Ponderosa is the place all the contestants go when they are voted off but are on the jury. It's food, rest and rehab.![]()
When my buddy was voted off survivor he was given a complete tour of Africa for his remaining time, they can't go home until show is done filming. There was a film crew out side his house for some time trying to see if and when he came home. Did you notice how is was raining last night? Tribal council is filmed to coincide with weather events like this. They are sometimes hurried or delayed. On his tribals they had them walk 5 hrs to get to the location to appear tired and to be agitated for the filming. If you notice many of the survivors are grouchy during tribal council, this is done on purpose. It neat to see all of his survivor "stuff". He has it all displayed at his dental office.