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I think i must be a weird one lol when it comes to the rain, not only do i like the sound of it on the cravan roof but i like to open the window and take in the earthy aroma, especially after a thunder storm when its at its strongest. I also have the ability to Smell when its going to snow, just by sniffing the air or the clothes of someone who had been out walking and has just returned indoors.

Best 'Rainists' experiance for me was being out in a warm tropical storm on the island of Granada, it makes the British storms look like a one min shower in comparison, out there it only takes five mins of storm conditions to drop enough water to cover the roads to a 3inch depth, the only difference is its not cold like it is back home, its more like the water temps that you bathe in everyday!

Julia

I was in Africa during a tropical rain storm which lasted for nearly a day a few years ago, your right, they're something else.  We sat on the verandah of the dorma we were in for three hours watching it in amazement.  Superb.

I think if I'd of been there in a van, I'd have probably suffered hearing damage Lol.

Tony B

I use Earplugs, of the foam variety. The wax ones I find too uncomfortable.  They dull the sound, not eradicate it completely. So I can't hear the rain on the caravan roof (unless it is a torrential downpour) but I can hear Mobile phones ringing, Alarm clocks, smoke alarms etc.  

I also use them when staying in Hotels, it cuts down on noisy neighbours/corridors/firedoors/lifts/children/discos and a whole host of other barriers to restful sleep!