Ep 8. Can I Get a Hot Tub

The Amazing Race season 26 episode 8 titled "Can I Get a Hot Tub" follows the remaining teams as they depart from Nagano, Japan and make their way to Bangkok, Thailand. The teams must navigate through the busy streets of Bangkok to find their next clue, which instructs them to head to Khlong Toei Market.

At the market, the teams face a Roadblock challenge where one team member must prepare a traditional Thai dish called Pad Thai. The twist is that they must do it while sitting in a hot tub filled with boiling water and surrounded by live lobsters. The heat from the hot tub makes the challenge even more difficult and intense. The teams who successfully complete the challenge receive their next clue and head to their next destination.

Next, the teams head to the Phraya Nakhon Cave, which requires a hike through the jungle. Once they reach the cave, they must search for a clue hidden deep within. The teams face challenges such as climbing steep rocks, crawling through tight spaces, and avoiding slippery rocks while navigating through the cave.

After leaving the cave, the teams must use a traditional Thai long-tail boat to travel to their next location, the Elephant Sanctuary in Hua Hin. At the sanctuary, teams must search for an elephant with a clue on its trunk. Once they find the elephant, they must retrieve the clue without disturbing the animal or any of the other elephants nearby. The teams who successfully complete the challenge receive their clue and head to the Pit Stop.

Finally, the teams arrive at the Pit Stop, which is located at the beautiful Hua Hin Beach. The last team to arrive at the Pit Stop is eliminated from the race. The remaining teams continue on to the next leg of the race, hoping to become the winners of The Amazing Race season 26.

Overall, "Can I Get a Hot Tub" is a thrilling and exciting episode of The Amazing Race. With challenging Roadblocks, stunning locations, and intense competition, viewers will be on the edge of their seats throughout the entire episode. The episode showcases the teams' diverse personalities and abilities, making it a must-see for fans of the show.