Hey Axeman, re: poncho, just take one of those little foldups that cost a buck or two. Half the time I've been rained on there, I didn't even have a poncho. It was nice to cool off a little bit and then I drip dried. Hey, you're on holidays, who cares, right?
The other thing that I've noticed is that any aches and pains that I take down with me are gone in a couple of days. I hope that works out for you too. Regardless, you are going to get to the chiro before you leave, aren't you?
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