Absolutely spend whatever you need to get after it... You never know if you'll have a chance again!
Any chance of buying something in the US then getting it airmailed to you? Wouldn't be quite as fast, but if you're there for 9 more days... Would the shipping cost outweigh the extra you'd pay at a local shop?
Can always sell the gear afterwards to recoup some loss... But the memories and photos will be priceless!! Good luck!
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