Not sure on the cherries, but I hear you on the idea of moving to Costa Rica, can we start a new thread on how and where to buy land in CR?
Rex, how to buy land here is very simple (if you find a good lawyer) . . . for anyone. It's a buyers' market! And, the Ticos REALLY want your money! LOL. Where to buy is a very complicated question. There are a million mini-climates here, and there are many different areas with differing (more or less) cultural characteristics. Everyone has their own desires and lifestyle demands. I was very specific about what I wanted to buy. I rented for years and and really enjoyed exploring the country before I found my "paradise" with pretty near everything I had on my list.
Having said that, it's a great little country (nearly everywhere except maybe San Jose) . . . VERY unique compared to other Central American countries, very US friendly, great climate, amazing diversity of flora and fauna, and still VERY affordable if you keep it relatively simple. Why don't you start the thread and see what happens?
Doug