Day 7 and Lydia is working really hard around the Yaxha camp because she knows her head was on the chopping block. She thinks Brianna should have been voted off. Brianna returns the sentiment by saying she doesn't like Lydia because she isn't her "cup of tea." Who would want to drink a fishmonger anyway?

Brian says the Morgan vote was "100% me." We have our first self-proclaimed mastermind.

The loud ugly monkey wakes up Nakum. Judd can't stand the thing. Zookeeper Cindy tells him the monkey is just lost and missing his family. Judd isn't very sympathetic and wants to get rid of "the most annoyingest noise."

The Reward Challenge is the classic blindfold/pain Challenge. This time they're collecting parts to build an archeological tent. The teams are tied together in groups of three to make things extra awkward.

The Reward includes pillows and blankets. Brooke will be the eyes for Nakum and Gary will be quarterbacking Yaxha.

Beautifully, the tent is supported by long metal poles. Danni's teammates insist on carrying the poles over their shoulders, parallel to the ground, and repeatedly beating her in the head with them.

Duck!

Nakum races out to a 6 items to 3 lead but by the time they get to 8 items, Yaxha has caught up. Nakum then takes a really long time to retrieve item number 9 and Yaxha has a huge lead when the blindfolds come off and building begins.

The pendulum of patheticism swings the other way one last time as Yaxha can't figure out their tent and Nakum re-steals victory. Bobby Jon goes nuts, this time for joy.

Nakum has now won four of five Challenges. They rest during the heat of the day then talk about risking the water. Bobby Jon and Brandon finally do throw caution to the wind and cool off in the lake. Brandon says they wanted to "live on the edge a little, you know?" The crocs are happy to hear that, you know?

Back at Yaxha, Rafe and Gary--the ambiguously hungry duo--are up to their old tricks again. Today's delicacy is termites. Bon appétit!

Nakum works to build their shelter. Margaret gives some advice which doesn't please Bobby Jon and Judd. Judd tells us only his boss and his wife can boss him around.

Body paint and feathers arrive in Tree Mail. The teams get prettied up and head to the Immunity Challenge.

It's a game of "court ball." The court is a big net suspended from a wooden frame above the ground. There are hoops set up above the net perpendicular to the ground. The object is to get the ball through your team's hoop, but you can't run with the ball. Each round features three people from each tribe, it lasts until someone scores a point, and the first team to five points wins.

The game gets rough whenever the ball is loose. You also need to get rid of the ball quick or someone will basically assault you to try and take it away.

Ball's out.

Brian scores for Nakum followed by Blake for Yaxha. Amy injures her ankle but keeps playing. Brianna gets tired and just stands around. Lydia forgets the rules and tries to run with the ball. Stephenie isn't happy with either of her female teammates.

Danni and Blake score for Nakum to give them a 3-1 lead. Jeff casually mentions the temperature is 114 degrees.

Rafe mans up and scores, followed by Jamie to tie things up. But Danni's boney height is too much and she scores two consecutive points to seal another victory for Nakum.

Back at camp Amy tells everyone her ankle's fine. Jamie is fed up with Brianna. "I like 'em crazy and pretty. She's neither," he politely says.

At Tribal Council Stephenie mentions Lydia and Brianna's lack of athletic experience. Lydia knows she "sucked today" but says she gave her all. Brian says their tribe is still unified despite the losses. Amy repeats that her ankle is "good to go" and tells the others, "Don't make a mistake."

Voting time. Brianna votes for her anti-tea, Lydia, and Jamie follows through on his treat to vote for Brianna. "You're a girly girl," he says, and adds she should go back to her shopping malls.

The tally goes Brianna, Lydia, Brianna, Brianna, Brianna, Brianna to send her packing. It's unanimous once again.

Malled.

Jeff warns them that voting based solely on strength "may be risky." In other words, here come the mental Challenges.

Brianna understands she was the weakest link, and her family has a silly dog.

Next time on…Survivor: Yaxha meets their first crocodile, "misery plagues Nakum," and the game goes to a "new level" as we see them sitting with pens and note pads.

We gotta get this boat rocked pretty quick. We need people to quit complaining to the camera and start yelling at each other. We need factions to form within the tribes. Mr. Burnett, get to work.

Your lover of chaos,
Scott

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