> I live in a tropical country too.. <

I didn't recognize the name. Where is it?

> Those SPD sandals do come in handy.. I'm posting a pic.. <

Thanks, they look very interesting.

> Good thing is, you can walk in them, even in the sand, i guess. <

Well, I walk in the ones I have. They aren't nearly as bad as some shoes, but they definitely are not great for walking. I guess even the sandals would have the problem where the clip hits the ground (wouldn't matter on the beach itself).

> those baggy shorts may help, if you are using those loose trunks.. I simply assumed you used the tight ones, like cycling shorts.. <

Aren't the insides of the baggy shorts tight just like the other bike shorts? I always assumed they were since everyone told me it was important to keep things from moving around (grin).

> If you get irritations on the way back, perhaps its the saltwater.. <

I'm not sure if I even went in the water that day. Actually, most days I don't, partly because of the need to change. I tend to not spend a lot of time on the beach - 90 minutes is long for me - and maybe only 30 in the water so it doesn't always seem worth it to change. Anyway, the odds are that I didn't go in.

Bob