some sights in Botanical Gardens

When I first arrived here at Wilson's Botanical Gardens in Costa Rica, I walked through my room and onto the deck overlooking the gorgous gardens and trees. I was wondering how long would it take for me to see something really cool. I am staring into the trees and right in front of me, kind of hidden inside the tree was this beautiful long tailed bird. I had only been there less than 5 minutes!! I looked it up and its a Blue Crowned MotMot. A good sized bird with a beautiful long tail. And my stay here was only just beginning!
In front of my balcony I could see these Agouti running around. I think a family of them lived under the large tree because every once in awhile a mom would come out with her twin babies. Too cute for words. They Agoutis here are very happy as their favorite food is the palm nut and this botanical garden has one of the largest collections of palms in the world.
Always one of my favorite flowers. Passion Flower. I had these growing at my home in Cambria California when I lived there. One of these days I will plant them at my new home (where ever that will be!)

Are these WEIRD or what!!!

Oh my gosh, what kind of flower is this??
I think they are really kind of beautiful in a strange sort of way. I found these at Paradise Gardens, a bird and animal perserve in Boquete. I still don't quite believe my eyes when I look at these, but yes, they are real. Does anyone have an idea of the name??

By the way, Paradise Gardens is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. It is truly a paradise, and I will have more on it and many pictures soon.

Bonito Flores (Beautiful Flowers)

These are growing in my neighbors yard. She planted a little sprout a year ago and now it is up the side of her house over the patio and down the other side. I want one of these!!! They say here that if you put a stick in the ground a tree will grow from it and I believe it. I will show you why later. You won't believe it!!