Ep 6. Choir Boy at Heart

In The Amazing Race season 23 episode 6, titled "Choir Boy at Heart," the teams continue on their journey around the world, this time making their way to Vienna, Austria. The episode begins with a clue instructing the teams to fly to Vienna, where they will search for the Schoenbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty.

Once they arrive in Vienna, the teams must make their way to the St. Charles's Church, where they will find their next clue. However, this clue is not so easy to obtain, as it requires the teams to perform a classic Austrian folk dance, the Ländler, in front of a large audience. While some teams struggle with the dance, others are able to impress the judges and move on to the next part of the challenge.

From there, the teams must make their way to the Vienna State Opera House, where they will find their next clue. This clue instructs them to travel to the restaurant Zum Schwarzen Kameel, where they will find a Detour. Each team must choose between two tasks: "Light" or "Heavy."

Those who choose "Light" must memorize a poem in German and recite it in front of a panel of judges. However, the poem is not an ordinary one – it is a tongue-twister, and many teams struggle with the pronunciation of the words.

On the other hand, those who choose "Heavy" must transport two large barrels of beer on a traditional Austrian beer cart through the streets of Vienna. This task proves to be physically demanding, and some teams struggle to keep up with the fast pace required to get the job done in time.

Once the Detour is complete, the teams must make their way to the city of Salzburg, birthplace of famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. There, they are given another task: they must dress up in traditional Austrian clothing and participate in a choir, singing a version of Mozart's classic piece "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik."

Some teams excel in the choir, while others struggle to keep up with the rhythm and the lyrics. Nevertheless, they all manage to complete the task and receive their next clue.

The final leg of the race takes the teams to the Hohensalzburg Castle, a historic fortress perched high above the city. There, the teams must complete a Roadblock that involves rappelling down a wall of the castle while answering trivia questions about Austria.

As they rappel down, they must ring a bell located at a specific point on the wall, and then answer a question about Austria correctly before continuing down to the next section. This task proves to be not only physically challenging but mentally demanding as well, as the teams must recall information they learned earlier in the race to answer the questions correctly.

Finally, the teams make their way to the Finish Line, located in the heart of the city. The first team to cross the Finish Line will be declared the winners of this leg of the race and will receive a prize. Meanwhile, the last team to arrive may be eliminated from the competition.

Overall, "Choir Boy at Heart" is a fast-paced episode full of challenges both physical and mental. The teams must navigate the streets and landmarks of Vienna and Salzburg while completing tasks that draw on their knowledge of Austrian culture and history. For fans of The Amazing Race, this episode is sure to be a thrilling ride.