Throwing In The Towel

Throwing In The Towel is the fourth episode of Survivor: Africa.

Day 9 (Night)
Boran returns to camp having just voted Neville from the game. The tribe appears to have found a new optimism in the game, all sitting around discussing the positives of Neville leaving the game, all reaching the conclusion that his removal will bring the group closer. "boran"

- Tonight I did get some heat for screwing up, which like sucks! Uh, I just hope that they don't hold this against me in the future.

"boran"

- Neville's gone, and I hope it was the right decision not only for the tribe, but for me. I don't really have a secure spot in any small alliance, and that was something that did make me consider going with Neville, Marsha and Mary. I just hope that I'll be here on day thirty-nine saying this was right for my game.

"boran"

- I am so glad that we lost the challenge because it means Neville is no more. He was getting so unbearable I was falling apart, and in all my career as a barrister I've never met someone so repugnant. Its good to know that on this tribe I have people on my side, and hopefully tomorrow I can show the group that I haven't lost the qualities that got me elected leader in the first place.

Mary and Soledad stay up to keep watch, both discussing the future of the Boran tribe, hoping that it will be brighter than the past three days.

Boran
With their new found optimism, the Boran tribe all arise early in the morning in order to tackle the days tasks around camp. Abbas, Marsha and Kris head off towards the water supply, all discussing their hopes at winning the next immunity challenges, as there would be no more "easy votes" now that Neville is out of the game. After collecting the water, the group heads back, only to spot several giraffes off in the distance. The three stand in awe, with Kris wanting to get a better look, climbing a tree in order to see the animals from up high. "boran"

- Seeing these animals really put it into perspective. That we are out here in Africa, that we're... in the wild. We could be walking and see a group of lions and there wouldn't be a glass window protecting us. We're effectively living like the traditional tribes our here in Kenya, and that's something that will make me appreciate the safety back home even more.

"boran"

- I've seen Kris climbing trees before, and it never ends well. He's a bit clumsy... but he's young so he feels that he is invincible. But of course he aint... so...

Before reaching the top, Kris falls from the tree, landing badly on his ankle. Despite claiming that he is fine, he shows signs of pain whilst attempting to stand back up, having sprained his ankle badly, possibly fracturing his foot. Abbas helps him back to camp, with Marsha carrying the water alone, spilling some on the way due to its weight. "boran"

- I was pretty stupid today. I tried to climb up a tree to see some... uh... what are they called... giraffes! It pretty much backfired (laughs)

When walking back into camp, the rest of the Boran tribe run over to Kris, concerned as to why he is limping. Abbas explains to the tribe what had occurred, leading Phillis to become annoyed, before giving the tribe a speech on why they shouldn't risk injury in the game. "boran"

- Phillis is getting on a lot of our nerves. She just kind of acts like she's a natural leader who can give impromptu speeches and get us all motivated. But she really cant! She isolates people with her attitude and has this dark side which frightens a lot of us. People are saying there wont be an easy vote going into other tribal councils, but for me Phillis would be an easy vote. Probably easier than Neville.

"boran"

- My tribe seems to have gone into a retarded state. We have Soledad the failed leader, Mary the appeaser, Don the pensioner, Kris the cripple... then there's just Marsha who is floating along causing more damage. The only person out here who I freaking respect is Abbas, because he gets the work done and doesn't ask questions. I feel its time for myself to really take charge because I refuse to see my tribe fall victim to their own stupidity.

Whilst giving her speech, all of Phillis' tribe members are seen rolling their eyes, especially Marsha, who isn't letting it remain a secret that she doesn't like her. After Phillis' speech, the tribe get back to work, leaving Kris to rest his ankle, which has swollen and become even more tender throughout the course of the day.

Samburu
The Samburu tribe work around camp, pondering as to which Boran member has been voted out. Everyone but Phoebe and Briallen get involved in the conversation, with Briallen sitting by herself, and Phoebe reluctant to join in any group discussions.

The tribe continue to spend their day talking, with Briallen and Phoebe seeming to be more and more on the outs, although the tribe attempts to encourage both to take part in discussions. Eventually Briallen joins the group, where as Phoebe remains in her state of silence, particularly when around Luigino.

Day 11
Challenge: Caught in the Web On a web of rope, hang twelve baskets, each containing a food item. One at a time, the Survivors must race up their tribe's ramp, across the netting and up the rope web. They then retrieve one basket and race back to the finish line. Once they cross the line, the next tribe member goes. The first tribe to get all their items back in thier basket wins. Reward: 12 food items (from the baskets in the challenge) that will dramatically improve meals; things like olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, etc. Winner: Boran

Boran
The Boran tribe return to camp having just won the reward challenge. The group sit around the fire (which Don sets alight), looking through the food items they have just won, agreeing to make their evening meal a substantial one. "boran"

- Winning today gives the tribe its moral back, and I think going into tomorrows challenge we'll be in high spirits, hopefully giving us the much needed push to keep us away from tribal council.

"boran"

- Having won all this food meant that we could get a good amount in us tonight, giving us the energy boost that will undoubtedly give us the advantage tomorrow. If we lose tomorrow I'll be both shocked and embarrassed, but mostly shocked.

Whilst deciding on the quantity of food that should be cooked, Marsha and Phillis have a disagreement, with Marsha feeling as though they would be wasting food if they cook too much, where as Phillis feels they have enough to last them until the merge. Marsha asks for her tribe mates opinions, wanting to know if she's the only one disagreeing with Phillis, but is met by silence. Phillis takes the silence as a sign that she is right, before throwing several foot items into the pots, beginning to cook it. "boran"

- Phillis is just a bully, she likes to use these scare tactics on the tribe, raising her voice thinking that wins her arguments... It doesn't because no one here respects her. It just annoys me that none of them got the guts to speak up against her. She's a tiny twig! Girl isn't even reaching five-five and has the smallest frame out here! But people like Abbas, Kris and Soledad the so called cutthroat lawyer don't wanna speak up against her!? Really!? If I gotta be the one to do so then game on because I will not back down from someone like that, if I cause my own demise then so be it, but I wont let her do that for me... Give me a few more days and I'll let them all see Phillis for who she is, and then she can bitch about me in the losers lodge (laughs)

"boran"

- Marsha and Mary have had their little alliance since day two or something, and its time to send one of them home. Marsha is useless in every possible way, and Mary is possibly the most irritating person on the tribe. I mean who the hell thinks patterns in the sand could point to a victory or a loss!? Her personal item is a pack of tarot cards and believe me I'll throw the damn things in the fire if I have to... We're all sick of it, the gimmick was funny at first... Now its just annoying. I know Soledad, Don, Kris and Abbas all see through her act too... No one is that nice twenty-four hours a day.

"boran"

- Phillis has bad energy surrounding her, I saw it from early on and its really taking its toll on me. She seems to have a problem with anyone trying to be positive in this game and likes to belittle them in front of everyone. Marsha is stronger than me in that she can take her on with ease, but I hate confrontation and I cant rise to someone like that. She wants to wage a war on myself then go for it because I'm not going to retaliate, and I hope that will gain me favor with my tribe mates. Thankfully Abbas stepped in and took me to one side... he does yoga so he has a very calm spirit, and really knows how to deal with these situations. He and I both sat together and just cleared our minds, and I felt like a new being has emerged inside me, ready to take the days as they come.

Samburu
The Samburu tribe returns to camp having just lost another challenge, this time missing out on extra food items as reward. Phoebe bursts into tears upon returning, being comforted by Adela and Ingrid, who assure her that everything will be ok. David stands by and watches, whereas Briallen and Luigino feel further irritated by Phoebe's attitude, walking away from her, making no effort to comfort her during the breakdown.

Phoebe is taken to one side by Ingrid and Adela, leaving David to stand by himself. Briallen joins Luigino by the fire, with the two discussing their disliking of Phoebe, and how they feel she should be the next to go. David overhears the conversation, but decides not to interject, feeling as though Briallen is a potentially dangerous player to be kept in the game.

Over to the side of the camp, Phoebe continues to cry, feeling as though she is trapped in the game. Adela begins to roll her eyes as Phoebe talks, clearly becoming annoyed at her attitude.

Phoebe eventually stops crying, spending the rest of the day sleeping under Ingrid's watch, whilst the rest of her tribe sit around the fire complaining about Samburu's consistent failure.

Day 12
Both tribes receive tree mail informing them that they will be facing their next immunity challenge. Boran opt to sit out Soledad, as Kris pleas to the group to allow him to take part, wanting to show that his injury will not impact his performance in challenges. "boran"

- The tribe has allowed me to play today, and I hope that it doesn't backfire. I've really put my head on the chopping block with this one because if I do fail then there's no way I survive this tribal council, but if it goes well then I come back a hero.

Challenge: Movin' on Up In this challenge, each tribe has a camp with a hut, an animal pen, a flag pole and various camp supplies. The first tribe to relocate thier camp up to thier new home, 200 yards up a hill, and recreate it exactly as it was at first location wins immunity. 2 members from each tribe will act as the "architects". Their job is to remember exactly what the camp looks like at the first location and make sure it gets recreated exactly the same way at the new location; they will not help move the camp, they will be up at the new location and they can only help their tribe rebuild once their peices have been placed inside thier circle. The other members will be responsible for actually, physically relocating the camp. Last rule: the flag pole must be the last thing they put in.

Winner: Boran Information (Boran): Kris, Marsha, Mary and Phillis all perform well, with Mary managing to memorize the layout, putting it together with ease. Don somewhat struggles to remember the layout, but helps give the tribe direction on putting it together. Abbas performs somewhat poorly, slipping during the challenge slowing down his tribe. Information (Samburu): Briallen, Ingrid, Luigino and Phoebe all perform well. Adela and David perform poorly, both struggling to carry the objects, slowing the tribe down, resulting in their third loss.

Samburu
The Samburu tribe returns to camp having just lost their third immunity challenge, meaning that any further immunity losses will guarantee that the tribe merges with a minority in numbers. David and Adela both feel guilty for costing the tribe the win, both slipping during the course costing the tribe to fall behind. Adela goes to apologize to the group, but David quickly shushes her, not wanting to draw any attention onto themselves.

Adela stands with Briallen whilst she packs her bag, she apologizes that things are going this way, and that if she wasn't concerned with loyalty she too would be voting out Phoebe. Briallen barely responds, feeling as though Adela needs to be stronger, as she's just blindly following David who has taken over the tribe, highlighting that David "sucked in the challenge". Unbeknownst to Briallen, David is stood behind her, overhearing every word she says.

Only Phoebe and Briallen pack their bags for tribal, with the other members confident that they will be staying in the game.

At tribal council the group get immediately talking about the failure of the tribe, and the divisions within it, particularly highlighting the relationship between Luigino and Phoebe, and Phoebe's constant breakdowns at camp. Ingrid begins to slate Briallen, who she claims is the true outsider, and someone who will undoubtedly flip on the tribe come merge, meaning that "sadly" she has to go home. David is questioned on his performance in the challenge, to which he replies that he slightly stumbled, and that he doesn't feel it warrants any votes against him, although "Briallen feels differently". When asked what he means by this, David announces that Briallen has been targeting him, and that it sealed her fate in the game. Briallen snaps back at David, before drawing her attention to the tribe as a whole, saying how it is unfair that someone gets to stay in the game who doesn't even want to be here, before crying, once again pleading for her safety. Jeff becomes interested as to what Briallen means, questioning Phoebe's future in the game.

The discussion continues for several minutes, with Jeff admitting in all the tribal councils he's been to that he's never seen someone so desperate to get out the game, even willing to lay down their torch. Phoebe states that she doesn't feel as though she is quitting the game, but agrees that she wants to quit, much to the confusion of Briallen and Luigino, both of whom laugh and shake their heads at her answer.

Phoebe exits the tribal council area, with Jeff laying her torch down on the floor. David, Adela and Ingrid all seem shocked at the decision, somewhat annoyed at Phoebe for officially quitting the game.

The final five Samburu members head back to camp, all trying to wrap their heads around the events at tribal council, concerned as to what it means for the future of the tribe, and the future of their own individual games.

Final Words
''Because of her premature exit from the game, Phoebe never produced final words. If there were, however, it is unlikely that they would be shown.''