Seven subways. Seven cities around the world. Submit your guesses below. The clock’s ticking. First one who gets them all right wins. Guess as many times as you like. Even wild stabs are appreciated. Whoever is closest by midnight on May 27th (Pacific Standard Time) takes the crown. Helpful hints: Listen carefully to the loudspeaker for clues — and you might want to cross-reference our itinerary (all these cities appear on that list somewhere).UPDATE: Put down your pencils, stop replaying the video over and over again, we have a winner — or in this case, two winners: Erin and Carol from Berlin have nailed ALL SEVEN SUBWAYS, seemingly without breaking a sweat. Congratulations! It should be noted that these two are longtime State Department employees who have lived all over the world and speak many languages. They are tough competition. Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, a special shout-out should be given to Maria, who is an entertainment executive and to our knowledge has not lived all over the world. Maria had an impressive five out of seven on what we thought was an extraordinarily difficult challenge. Thanks for playing, one and all. Click below to see the answers:
This is tough! Geez. Well, I will give it a go:
1)Berlin
2)Paris
3)Barcelona
4)Hong Kong
5)Munich
6)Beijing
7)Tokyo
Merry, you are the current leader with ONE correct answer! Feel free to guess again. Right now, you’re the one to beat! Much love, M, J, F and F
1. Vienna, Ohio
2. Paris or Jerusalem or Buenos Aires or Boston
3. Boston
4. Boston
5. New York
6. San Francisco (California) (But not BART- Larry’s subway- the cooler, lesser known system that I use when I’m up there.)
7. When I saw how hard it was I chose to act out instead of just folding my hands quietly and sitting at my desk.
Yes, Lew, this is ridiculously hard. So much so that the first time Jennifer saw it, she herself only got one correct — and she rode on all these subways. And you, my friend, are TIED with her with one (partially) correct answer!
Mark
Wild guess
1. Munich- Some where in Germany
2. Paris
3. London
4. Bangkok
5.Amsterdam – Holland?
6. Japan
7. ???? Stockholm
Lise,
You also have one correct answer, but then you lived in this place so you had a leg up on the competition for this one. You are officially one of the leaders (slightly ahead of Lew, but tied with Merry).
Wild guessing:
1. Vienna
2. Paris
3. New York
4. Bangkok
5. Munich (do they have subway?)
6. Beijing
7. Kyoto ???
Very good, Julia. You have TWO CORRECT ANSWERS — out of the first four. You currently sit atop the leader board.
1. Zurich 2. Paris. 3. Prague. 4. Shanghai. 5. Berlin. 6. Japan…. Or Vietnam. 7. Brisbane 😉
And I don’t know where or if you answered who did what sketch??
Could you let me know?
Je ne vieux pas que vous mettiez a votre travers!
Peggy ( and the ‘Rock Dr ‘ Bob who helped with the cities)
Peggy,
We appreciate your devoted following of our journey. And we know you and the Rock Doc have a special relationship to Australia. However, Australian public transport is not represented here. As for your other guesses… You have ONE CORRECT. Damn, this is a hard one. Stay tuned for the answers tomorrow night. Or take another stab.
Thanks for your reply – am happily awaiting the actual answers!
This was fun but hard.
My guesses are
1. Vienna
2. Paris
3. Istanbul
4. Tokyo
5. Budapest
6. Hong Kong
7. Prague
Beth,
You’re right. That was fun but hard. You’ve got a comfortable share of second place with ONE CORRECT ANSWER. If it’s any consolation, it was a very hard one.
Your friends, M, J, F, F
I can only say No. 2 is Paris! Help! Well, I can also say none of them are in South America, that should count for something!
Damn, we love you, Selene — but you are wrong on both counts. Listen carefully…
Here it goes:
1. Vienna
2. Paris
3. Buenos Aires
4. Bangkok
5. Berlin
6. Beijing
7. Tokyo
Maria,
You have got an extraordinary FIVE CORRECT ANSWERS! We are beyond impressed. You are highly likely to walk away with this thing. Stay tuned. You never know if someone might try to sneak in under the wire. Bravo!
This is not easy! Looking at the responses above, I believe number 2 is throwing everyone off. Taking another stab: PS This is giving me wanderlust!
1. Vienna
2. Budapest
3. Buenos Aires
4. Bangkok
5. Berlin
6. Beijing
7. Tokyo
Maria,
You continue to amaze with your astounding five out of seven on your first try. You have correctly identified number two as a problem area, though you have done little to raise your total in this round. This is the one to listen closely to… and cross-reference what you hear with other videos on this very site. That’s enough hints for now. You have already secured a piece of the glory. Let’s see if you can beat your total… or if someone else can beat you to seven out of seven.
Much respect,
TheYearToThinkers
You’re killing me! I will listen carefully . . .
1) Vienna
2) Lyon
3) Buenos Aires
4) Bangkok
5) Berlin
6) Shanghai
7) Toyko
Intro from Lyon.
Best guess — first one was tough even for us German speakers It was great seeing you in Berlin. Safe travels.
Erin, Carol, Alexandra and Andrew (and Nicholas)
Okay, Maria (and all others), put down your pencils. We have a winner!
Hi guys,
Here is my tip
1 Vienna ( this I know for sure…
Yes, Stefan, you were probably with us when we shot that one… Good times.
1 Vienna
2 Brussels
3 Quito
4 Bangkok
5 Berlin
6 bejing
7 Tokio
After Vienna, you actually had three other correct answers… for a total of four… not bad at all, but not enough to take this one. Much love to you and the kids (and Karen too!)
Hi there,
no guesses from me (only recognised one, anyway…) I just stopped by to say hi, I met you guys on the train from Berlin to Hannover on Monday. Finn had Blundstones on & you made me feel all nostalgic for the Central Market in Adelaide!
I’ve shown my kids your very inspiring blog, they are mad with jealousy – in a good way – and I absolutely love the name of your blog. Just what everyone I know needs, time to think.
Enjoy your trip and each other,
more power to you!
Anna.
sorry guys, this has nothing to do with your contest, but i’m watching an episode of House Hunters Int. and a couple just did an ‘A Year to Think’-like tour of an archeological site in Belize ….. “This would be the bedroom, haha ….. oh look, pots and pans, and lots of sun… !”
well, yours was better, and you were first! where was that again? oh, Machu Pichu?
just had to share.
ciao,
xxx
Is this contest closed?
Oops, never mind. I see you posted the answers. Will there be a second edition?