Marquesan Vacation is the twelfth episode of Survivor: Marquesas.
Story[]
Day 31[]
Kathy works on fire and makes a confessional, describing the tribe as depleted and homesick. The Tribe work on repairing the shelter. Sean almost falls off but catches himself and Robert helps him down. Paschal makes a confessional about spending more time with the castaways than your loved ones at home. When the tribe ate the taro roots, Paschal describes it as the tribe's mouth being cut up. Robert said he has to focus on the game and avoid missing loved ones. Kathy and Paschal went to go get Tree Mail. It was a turtle with a note inside.
The Castaways arrive for the challenge. Jeff reveals that the challenge is the Loved Ones Challenge. Everyone was happy and tearful to see their loved ones. Jeff explains how the challenge works and reveals that the loved ones would be playing instead. Soon, Paschal's Wife, Beverly, was the first person out, being blocked out by Sean's best friend Darryl. Darryl uncovered the tile that lets him vote someone out. He tosses his hat and it fell closest to Vecepia's husband, Leander and he was out. Darryl was eliminated in the next round as he had no where to go. Neleh's mother, Rebecca was the next to run out of options. In the end, Both Kathy's Son, Patrick and Robert's Sister, Diana ran out of moves at the same time. However, As it was Diana's turn, she was out and Patrick won the challenge. Diana apologized to Robert for losing the challenge with Kathy excitedly runs to her son. Jeff reveals that Patrick is a temporary member of Soliantu.
Kathy talks to her son about the conditions and how good it is to see him on the way to camp. The tribe made Patrick gather and prepare the food and he quickly gets the hang of things. Patrick describe himself as a preppy kid on the east coast and is out of his element. He describes the food as nasty and gives the castaways credit for eating it. Paschal and Vecepia make confessionals about their loved ones and how the camp changes your life. Kathy talks to Patrick about her predicament about if she chooses to commit to Neleh and Paschal or Sean and Vee, she gets 3rd place regardless which direction she decides to go.
Later that night, everyone is around the fire. Kathy tells Patrick how proud she is of him. Paschal asked Patrick about his favorite foods. Patrick said his favorite food was Cheeseburger and his favorite dessert was tumbleweed. When asked, He explains that is it a bed of strawberries, topped with vanilla ice cream.
Day 32[]
Patrick slept next to his mother. He describes it as terrible and is glad to be sleeping in a bed. Kathy asks why he has to go. Soon the boat came and everyone said Patrick goodbye, leaving Kathy in tears. Vecepia and Paschal agree that Patrick reminds them of what they left behind and what is waiting. Kathy makes a confessional about the Patrick's visit and finishing the game. Kathy talks to Robert about the game, specifically Sean and Vee, and Neleh and Paschal. Robert states he feeling vulnerable as the last Rotu Four member standing, but the game is everchanging. Neleh talks to Paschal about how nice it was to see her mom. At the same time, Sean mocks Neleh, pointing out he didn't see his mother. Sean makes a confessional about Neleh riding Paschal's coattails and pretends to be the girl next door. Kathy and Robert states that he states Paschal is the biggest threat but would vote him out over Neleh. Neleh states she is not giving up now. Sean and Vee agree that Neleh needs to go in order for them to have a shot. Kathy made a confessional, stating that she and Robert has to become a unit to have a chance at the finals.
The Castaways arrive for the Immunity Challenge and Jeff takes away the necklace from Robert. Jeff explains the challenge. Robert one-shots Paschal in the second round. Kathy does the same to Sean in the next round. Vecepia knocks out the General from the challenge in the next round. A few rounds later, Kathy was eliminated when both Vee and Neleh hit her. In a close finish, Vecepia won immunity.
Day 33[]
Robert washes himself. He states he feel vulnerable because of his former alliance but is not going to beg if the others are dead-set on voting him out. He states his pride, honor and integrity is intact and has the friends he made. In a confessional, Kathy declares it Robert's time to go but Neleh and Paschal need to be separated. Neleh is worried that the others can join up and vote her out because anything can happen.
At Tribal Council, Robert was unanimously voted out with Sean getting a lone vote from Robert.
Challenges[]
Challenge: Turtle Roll
The loved ones (not the Survivors) would stand around the far edge of a large puzzle, comprised of six-sided individual pieces. One at a time, the competitors would step from one piece to the next. As they stepped off a piece, they had to flip it over, revealing the color green. Taking turns, they would continue moving on to new pieces without the option of stepping back on a green piece. Once a person was trapped, unable to step on an "open" piece, they were out. The last person left on the board would win
Reward: An overnight stay with their friend/family at Soliantu beach.
Winner: Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien
Challenge: Sands of Time
Each Survivor recognized their name emblazoned on an hourglass-shaped structure dotted with different shaped tiles. Behind those tiles were piles of sand. At the base of each structure was a small tiki. Using the slingshots, the Survivors had to fire rocks at the tile panels of another tribe member's structure, releasing sand, which would cover the tiki. Once a Survivor's tiki was completely covered with sand, that person would be eliminated from the game. The Survivor whose tiki remained uncovered would win.
Winner: Vecepia Towery
Tribal Council[]
| Tribal Council 11: Soliantu | |
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| Voted Against |
Voter |
 Robert (5 votes) |
     Kathy, Neleh, Paschal, Sean, Vecepia |
Sean (1 vote) |
Robert |
VOTED OUT: Robert DeCanio | |
Voting Confessionals[]
No voting confessionals were aired.
Final Words[]
Robert |
“ | I always say knowledge is power and all the knowledge that I accumulated in every conversation I had, every event I took part in, is knowledge that I will take from Tribal Council over to the jury and judge the people who have judged me tonight. So remember, the day of reckoning comes for all. Give me about six weeks and I'm ready to do this all over again. And that's about it, that's all I've got to say. | ” |
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Trivia[]
- After this episode, Paschal English is the last male left from Rotu.
References[]
| Survivor: Marquesas Episodes |
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| "Back to the Beach" · "Nacho Momma" · "No Pain, No Gain" · "The Winds Twist" · "The End of Innocence" · "The Underdogs" · "True Lies" · "Jury's Out" · "Look Closer: The First 24 Days" · "Two Peas in a Pod" · "The Princess" · "Marquesan Vacation" · "A Tale of Two Cities" · "The Sole Survivor" · "Reunion" |