The Yard

As I've said before, the yard at Alta Vista is shared by one other house (Casa Verde).  Debbie, the neighbor, is the master gardener here.  She's done an amazing job!  I have fleeting thoughts about what great fun it would be to garden in a tropical environment, but then I remember that boa constrictors live here and I quickly change my mind.  I was brave enough to walk around and take a few pictures, however...  

A type of orchid that grows in little crevices on the trees.

Another orchid.  This one is growing out of the ground.

This hibiscus plant is at least 10 feet tall.

This vine grows up the tree trunks.

Here's a close-up.   See the roots grabbing on?  It
reminds me of a big centipede.

Another one of those orchids on a different tree.

This big guy was just making his way through the yard when I was
taking pictures.  He'd better be careful - Debbie is trying to catch him
and then relocate him to a different part of the island!  Luckily, he's too
big for the trap,  So far, all she's caught in it are a few blue crabs.  

Bananas!  I like that big pod that grows on the banana plant.