Rain, rain, rain and more rain!

We have just returned from visiting the site at Grin Low (Buxton). While we were there, we had probably the worst and wettest weather we have ever experienced in over 30 years of caravanning. Buxton is apparently the highest town in England, with the result that when the weather is 'overcast' in other places, it's raining in Buxton! We were there for 8 nights. The site is very well run and the wardens are really helpful. In spite of all the rain, the site drains very well - incredibly well actually, considering the amount of water that came out of the sky! We had to decide where to go in all the rain!? So - first of all, it seemed a good idea to go to Poole's Cavern - at least that would be underground and out of the rain! That took up most of one day, so hey ho - on to the next 'dry' place - we decided to go and have a look at the Blue John Cavern where the blue and yellow stone is cut out of the rock deep underground to make up small jewellery pieces and ornaments. What we didn't realise before we got there, was that there are 245 steps DOWN into the cavern, which means there are 245 steps UP from the cavern....... We managed it - we're both 'in our sixties', but not too unhealthy - husband has a couple of stents and I have arthritis, but we did it, quite pleased about that! The next day however, I could hardly move for muscle pain in my legs - brought about I am told by the build of of lactic acid due to all the exercise! Never mind, I though about the calories I had burnt! The caves themselves are quite spectacular and well worth a visit, providing you don't suffer from heart or asthmatic problems! That was another day used up! Then we had one day when the rain held off for a while and we walked up to Solomon's temple from the campsite - this is a round building with stairs going up to dizzying heights - the view from the top is fantastic, but the wind will almost blow your head off! We spent another day in the Trafford Shopping Centre - rainy days breed desparation!!! We packed the awning up soaking wet, to be hung in the garage to dry when we arrived home - to be told: "Oh, the weather in Shropshire has been quite good really, for the last week!" Never mind - next time, at this time of year I think we'll be heading south!!