12th May 2025, we hop aboard a bus into Norwich then another out to Dereham, the approximate centre of the county. We’re heading for Lucy’s Meadow, a nature reserve that nestles between the town of Dereham and village of Scarning. Please join us. It’s going to be a blistering day!
12th May 2025
St Nicholas church as seen 🔼 front-on from the road and 🔽 glimpsed through a gate to the churchyard. Later, we’ll seek shelter here from the sun but as yet though the sun is bright it isn’t fierce
12th May 2025
12th May 2025
We’re typical Brits. When the sun comes out we look for the shade of trees 🔼🔽
12th May 2025
12th May 2025
Open fenland 🔼🔽 and a neighbouring garden just visible through the trees beautifully blue with forget-me-nots
12th May 2025
12th May 2025
By definition, fenland is wet. But a certain level of drainage is accomplished with these streams and canals 🔼🔽
12th May 2025
12th May 2025
As the heat ramps up we head for the woods. 🔼🔽 It’s not only the heat but the sun at that angle doesn’t make for ease of photography. I need a polarising lens; I keep promising myself to buy one but that’s as far as it gets
12th May 2025
12th May 2025
A look back at the woods as we follow a path alongside another drainage channel 🔼 And can’t you tell it’s May! 🔽
12th May 2025
Now it’s back to the town, via the coolth of the church
Hope you enjoyed. More photos from this walk on Tuesday when, I promise, there’ll be more colour!
crispina kemp 
Trail to your hearts content! I am vicariously jealous of the heat, but I know I will be hiding from it myself when our warm week or two finally hits come Junie-sh…
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My friend who lives in Calgary says much the same thing
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Wonderful photos, stunning vistas!
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Thank you, Frank. I didn’t include the wide open fen vistas cos they were dazzling in the strong sunlight
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A beautiful walk dear friend. Thank you for sharing
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Thank you. I like when I’ve enjoyed a walk and I can share it with others
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We love it too
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💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
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The forget-me-nots are lovely and I’m always interested in fenland landscapes – I’ve never been but always think of them as very atmospheric.
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