Sorry to hear that Tom. I'm surprised you've stuck it out for so long. If travelling europe I think I would have gone for something bigger than a Bongo.
What's done is done. Anyway no point in sitting here jawing, get out there and fix that Bongo and get it right this time! (only joking) hope all goes well, best of luck.
It's just started to sleet and it's bitterly cold for this soft Southerner. So I've put the battery on charge, and will go out as soon as I can brave the cold. I will beat it.