Despite

Despite having to drive sensibly 

despite the chattering of the wiper blades

despite the blurry view distorting everything through the cars windows

despite the grey skies and heavy clouds 

despite the splash of the wheels through the many puddles

despite the endless miles of heavily soaked gorse

despite the little streams running down the primrose clad lanes

and the dark skies hiding the wonderful vistas which you can't quite see

despite the moss covered trees soaked in it

despite the droplets on the surface of puddles distorting reflections

despite the need for a coat at the beach

despite the need to eat your picnic sat inside your car and not on a soft warm rug on the sand

despite the days activities being cancelled 

and the swim in the sea being postponed - for today at least...

Never mind

for this is Cornwall - and a drop of rain is what makes it so beautiful!