Timbira ~ Brendan & Sierra talked about 4-alliance. She confronted him for not letting her know about 4-alliance. Brendan said he meant to tell her, but he didn’t have a chance. Sierra was glad he told her. High-Fives followed.

Reward Challenge ~ pulling the rope of the giant “thread stool” to make the contestants dizzy before they ran across the narrow balance beams to the mat. Jalapao made 3 points, so it won! Brendan was chosen to go to Exile Island again! He chose Steve since he was part of 4-alliance.

Jalapao ~ the happy winners arrived camp. A big sign read, “Charmin Cafe”. Lots of pastry, coffee, and juices were on the table! There was a new outhouse with lots of Charmin toilet paper! Even there was a sink and shower!! The happy campers feasted on pastry and drinks. What’s more - they got letters from home! They read with teary eyes.

Timbira ~ not much to eat. They wondered why Brendan chose Steve. Rain! The tribe mates had to hide under the shelter during heavy rain. Erinn complained about Coach’s attitude.

Exile Island ~ Brendan and Steve shook their hands. Brendan was excited to tell Steve about 4-alliance. Steve told Brendan that he had an idol. Brendan told him that he had an idol, too. They high-fived. Steve confided that he couldn’t trust people or put his faith in 4-alliance. He had to be careful.

Jalapao ~ Sydney said she dreamed about her boyfriend and could not be without him. Spencer said he was not in hurry and would enjoy his freedom first. Spencer confided that he didn’t tell his tribe mates that he was gay which could affected the game.

Immunity Challenge ~ Steve & Brendan were back. Lacrosse-like challenge. J.T. scored for Jalapao while he lost his tooth! Both tribes scored 4 points each, but Timbira scored 5 points, so it won immunity again.

Jalapao ~ Taj was upset and vented about the immunity losses. She wanted Spencer out. Steve said he would prefer to stay with his idol, but he said he would keep Taj cuz of 4-alliance. Spencer pleaded that he didn’t want to be voted out.

Tribal Council ~ after discussions, Spencer showed his Taj ballot. Taj showed her Spencer ballot. Jeff revealed many Spencer ballots and one Taj ballot, prompting Spencer out of game as 5th person from Survivor: Tocantins.

Jalapao ~ some campers were netting in the lake. No fish caught. Stephen fished and caught a good fish. They cooked the fish. They said that the fish was so good that they didn’t need the seasonings.

Reward Challenge ~ blindfolded carrying water & corn thru the maze! Joe and Debra voice-led their tribes. Jalapao finished the challenge first and won reward! They sent Brendan back to Exile Island. Brendan chose Taj again to accomply him there.

Timbira ~ Tyson & Coach vented about Debra’s poor performance at the challenge. Coach wanted Erinn out. Tyson gloated that he was Coach’s assistant.

Jalapao ~ they gloated about their win. Put the new tarp they won over their shelter.

Timbira ~ Coach whined about not caring about comfort, etc.

Exile Island ~ Taj took the urn that had some clue in it! She flirted with Brendan over the fire. They made a secret alliance! They will convince their tribe mate from own tribe to join them to make a 4-way alliance.

Jalapao ~ they got up refreshed from well-deserved sleep. They loved the new blankets they won.

Timbira ~ Jerry showed as if he were sick. He said he was not a quitter. Coach & Tyson talked whether to vote off Jerry or Erinn. Coach gloated that Tyson was his assistant coach so he would not look like a leader. Brendan looked and found a clue under the tree mail and hoped to find an individual immunity idol.

Tribal Council ~ after the discussions, Jerry showed his Erinn ballot. Erinn showed her Jerry ballot. Jeff revealed more Jerry ballots than Erinn ballot. Jerry become a third castaway ousted from Survivor: Tocantins.

Timbira ~ Jerry started fire. Brendan & Sierra talked. He agreed to help her with hidden immunity idol search. Brendan dug the hole too deep and didn’t find the idol. Debra came! They had to lie to her that they built a fire pit! They cooked rice. Ben explained to Candace how to cook rice. They got into an argument. They made up and laughed.

Jalapao ~ the tribe mates grilled Taj into giving her last name as George. They were surprised that she was married to a famous NFL player, Eddie George! JT confided that Taj’s husband was rich and she didn’t need money.

Reward & Immunity Challenge ~ wrestling & basketball under heavy rains in the lake! Jalapao managed to make 3 baskets and won!! They chose Brendan to go to Exile Island. Brendan chose Taj to go with him!

Jalapao ~ they got fishing supplies! JT put a new net into the lake to gather the fish. Steve went underwater with new goggles and couldn’t get fish. JT and Steve bonded and laughed together.

Exile Island ~ Taj & Brendan arrived the giant sand dune. There were two urns to choose. Taj picked one of them and found nothing but sand in it. Brendan picked up the other one and found a clue to a hidden immunity idol or make a tribal switch! Taj followed and grilled Brendan into showing her the clues! They bonded.

Timbira ~ rice & beans were simmering in the pot. They complained about Candace’s attitude. Brendan arrived camp from Exile Island. He lied to them by telling he got nothing and Taj got the clue! The tribe mates discussed to oust Candace and some wanted Sierra out.

16 castaways and Jeff Probst rode in a open-top truck
en route to camp area.  Each tribe had to empty the truck
of supplies in 60 seconds!  Jeff announced that each tribe
was to vote out their member.  Jalapao tribe chose Sandy.
Timbira tribe chose Sierra.  It was based on the first
impressions.  The 14 remaining castaways had to carry
the supplies on the four hour trek to camp while the helicopter
carried Sandy and Sierra to their camps.

Jalapao ~ the castaways introduced themselves and started
looking for their new camp.

Timbira ~ the castaways introduced themselves and started
looking for their new camp.

Jalapao ~ the helicopter brought Sandy to camp.  Sandy was
glad that she was still in game.  She found a note with choices
to start with the shelter or look for the hidden immunity idol.
She choose the later.

Timbira ~ Sierra read the similar note.  She chose to help with
the shelter to look good for her tribe.

Jalapao ~ the tired castaways arrived camp and greeted
Sandy!  Some complained that Sandy didn’t do anything.
They didn’t know she was digging for a hidden immunity idol.

Timbira ~ the exhausted castaways arrived camp in the
dark and hugged Sierra.

Jalapao ~ they built shelter and worked around camp.
Sandy dug in sand and found something!  But it was a
clue to look for a hidden immunity idol!  Her tribe mates
wondered about Sandy’s whereabouts.

Timbira ~ Tyson was skinny dipping!  He swam naked to
retrieve drinking water from other side of river.  Debra
and Sierra laughed!

Immunity Challenge ~ building a staircase and puzzle maze.
Jalapao finished the staircase thanking to Sandy’s helpfulness,
but the younger castaways failed to finish the puzzle maze.
Timbira finished the maze and won first immunity!

Jalapao ~ the disappointed castaways headed to camp.
Sandy, Carolina, and Taj talked while they were in water.
Spencer and Sydney realized that Sandy was strong.
Carolina apologized to Sandy for writing her name.
Sandy gave her a kiss on her cheek.

Tribal Council ~ Sandy showed her Carolina “sorry” ballot.
Carolina showed her Sandy ballot.  Jeff revealed most of
Carolina’s ballot.  So Carolina became a first castaway
voted off from Survivor: Tocantins.

My First Thoughts ~ whew!  I’m glad Sandy was not
voted off.  She has proved her worthiness in the
challenge!  I hope she will find the hidden immunity idol.