Audlem's 15 locks in the rain

The weather forecast suggested a dry period this morning sufficient for us to descend the 15 lock Audlem flight.  Unfortunately whilst entering the 3rd lock the rain started and continued for the subsequent 2 hours.  The journey, though wet, was fairly easy as there was a steady stream of boats ascending the flight ensuring that almost all locks were set in our favour.  At lock 13 we stopped to fill up with water and then continued down the remaining 2 locks.

Moored at the bottom of Audlem flight - view from the window

When we finally reached the bottom of the flight at lunchtime the rain had stopped but as we were both wet and hungry we decided to moor up for the day.  Luckily as it turned out as within 2 hours there was a torrential  downpour with thunder and lightning.