Wednesday, May 17th - “India, Nature’s Exotic Jewel”.  Join Arlene Ripley 
as she takes you on a photographic journey to the Indian Subcontinent 
where she and her husband experienced three weeks of nature travel in 
early 2004.  Areas covered were from Delhi to the Bengal Tiger sanctuaries 
of Bandhavgarh and Ranthambhore, Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary and some 
World Heritage cultural sites.  The final week began with a flight from 
Delhi to far eastern Assam Province and Kaziranga National Park, home to 
many birds and mammals especially wild elephants and the Indian One-horned 
Rhinoceros.

Doors open at 7:00 pm (with light refreshments) and meeting starts at 7:30 
pm. All are welcome. Directions on MBC website.

Anna Urciolo
Rockville, MD