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YOUR PHOTO Abercrombie & Kent Picture Library - The nymphaeum in Jerash, Jordan Itinerary Ethiopia | Ancient Churches 2 Nights – Explore the remarkable rock-carved churches of Lalibela, where a local priest shares the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Learn about the discovery and archaeological significance of “Lucy,” one of the world’s most important early human fossils. Meet local dignitaries at a private cocktail reception. Uganda | Mountain Gorillas 3 Nights – Set out with an experienced forest guide in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of a gorilla family. Watch them forage, play and interact in their natural habitat. Meet the local Batwa people for a chance to talk, hike and engage in a mock hunt with the traditional hunter/ gatherers. Visit a local hospital supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy, which ahs reduced infant mortality by 50 percent. 26 ModernLifestyles.tv PHOTO Sanctuary Retreats - Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda