Some of the perks of an equatorial climate.

Avocados. Lots of them. Hundreds of them. All hanging from a tree in my front yard like big green drops of rain suspended from the ends of branches. They soften once you cut them down and will stay fresh on the tree for months.

Bananas. Clusters that weigh over 50 pounds are ripening along the side of the house. Coupled with the local peanut butter they make an amazing breakfast, dessert, snack, or basically the foundation of a diet.

Papaya. These ones are tricky due to their location at the top of the tree. Similar to coconuts in that they grow in the canopy among fronds, there’s a handful on a tree in the corner of the backyard. Unlike coconuts, if they fall, they can be bruised and not as tasty.

Oranges. None yet but they're on the property also.

Coffee. You betcha, a coffee plant right off the patio. This is more fascinating than appealing.

Mangos. In the same category as oranges - there's a tree but no fruit. Hopefully they'll come within the next couple months.