March third found artists gathering at The Naples Botanical Garden.  Two artists arrived before the 9 AM opening time, and started on paintings of the colorful entry area.  Soon after we entered the extensive and intriguing gardens, the dark clouds brought the threatened rain, so a couple of us sought the shelter of the Asian Garden’s Thai Pavilion.  Perfect for studying the small lily ponds!  After nearly 2 hours of steady rain, as we were finishing, the sun came out and the sky cleared completely.  Great timing for exploration!