Comments on: Into the Fens: Exploring England’s wetlands

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Ely: A perfect Cambridge Day Trip – Saasdia Travel Gid — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:34:42 +0000

[…] on swamp like terrain which has to be expertly drained and managed to this day. The historic Fenland city is made famous by its Cathedral which is the only one of the Seven Medieval Wonders of the […]

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Sat, 01 Jun 2024 19:55:44 +0000

[…] is particularly close to my heart as I live in the English equivalent, the Fens, and my husband’s 3x great grandfather played a pivotal role in draining our local area here […]

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By: 12 English Counties in 12 months – A review of 2021 – Saasdia Travel Gid

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:56:26 +0000

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2023 in Review – Saasdia Travel Gid — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:00:55 +0000

[…] blanket in front of the fire reading books, and going on long walks at the weekend around the local Fens to explore more of the nature that’s on my […]

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:27:20 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Thank you so much for reading James and I really appreciate your thoughts and comments. I agree it’s so sad to see these incredible areas reduce by the year.

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:08:14 +0000

Hannah, I read a book recently that featured the fens and seeing your photos helped put it all in perspective. I had no idea that so much of the fens had been converted to farmland. It’s certainly understandable from a human population standpoint, but as always, there’s the question of At what cost?

Our wetlands in the US are also shrinking, thanks to development for homes and expanding cities. I’ve hiked in wetlands and they’re absolutely alive with wildlife, so it’s sad to see them diminished. Sorry to see the same thing happen in the UK. ~James

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:37:59 +0000

In reply to wetanddustyroads.

Thank you so much, I definitely think wellies are a must here for sure!! 🙂

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By: wetanddustyroads

wetanddustyroads — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:14:14 +0000

You have stunning photos here Hannah! I can understand why you love this area so much … not a bad place at all to call home. Waterproof boots must surely be one of the most popular items bought by the locals 😁. You have painted a lovely picture of this area – you rarely find a place that’s beautiful in any season!

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:14:04 +0000

In reply to Diana.

They are really vast and incredibly beautiful – but I agree it is totally miserable in the cold winter months when it’s raining. Over lockdown November-March was so truly grim my husband and I were just at our wits’ end. We love where we live but only being able to trudge around in mud for 5 months pushed our limits!!

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:12:34 +0000

In reply to notesoflifeuk.

It’s a beautiful area if you get to explore more of it. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment – have a great weekend.

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:12:11 +0000

In reply to Little Old World.

Oh that’s amazing that you’ve been to Ely, it’s such a lovely city. I agree on climate change, it’s scary now how much rain and flooding we have here and on lands this flat it’s just not sustainable really. The current prediction is that my house will be under water by 2048 so that’s not ideal!

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By: Saasdia

Saasdia — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:11:11 +0000

In reply to Roaming Numeral.

Thank you so much, it’s a really beautiful area – especially on a clear day 🙂

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