Hubby has some 2nd/3rd cousins in Sicily – so we have a toehold.
Husband and sons should hopefully be recognized as dual citizens soon – so that will make residency requirements/visas, etc a non issue.
National health care could make retirement money go further…
Weather in eastern Sicily is remarkably similar to San Diego. Mid 60’s in the winter, Mid 80’s in the summer. Palm trees and citrus trees… beautiful shoreline.