While Duffy went off with the ladies to see Fame, a coworker took me to the Asa Wright Nature Center, about an hour drive northeast from Port of Spain.
With the heliconia "sexy pink" flower
Dried fruit and bread is laid out for the birds to snack on. The food is secured under chicken wire so the birds have to come out where we can see them.
This hummingbird came up much closer to us.
This very large tiger lizard was ambling along the nature path. Self-guided hikes are not permitted in the park, unless you've booked a room for the night. We asked why we couldn't walk unescorted.
"Is that because of the great big lizards?"
"No, the lizards are harmless," the guide replied. "We need you to stay in groups because otherwise there's wayyy too much bacchanal takin' place up in 'ere!"
