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I know that on Easter weekend itself, hotels in cities will be booked up and trains/buses will be full as people travel to meet family.
But is that true for the rest of the Semana Santa as well?
I have used the very cheap Decathalon pull over the head style rain jacket that sells for around 6£! Rain and wind proof. Cycled and walked with it and found it very waterproof. Passed it on to grandkids as I became more affluent! Good in the...
I bought an Altus rain coat from Ivar - really long but even better it has a “huge” space to make room for the backpack! Not cheap but looks like it will last.
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