Thanks for sharing! My feedback: if you share something like this one may want to very briefly discuss your thoughts are i.e. what wiring to do or not to do (to save costs). Also, doing all electrics including aircon for a say 3 bedroom house in Italy, and including some outside lighting, what kind of money is one thinking of? Is it less than 5,000 to have all the wiring and electricity redone? And how about the costs for new plumbing, are houses connected to the sewage system or not etc. I think some people may be interested to hear. In any way, good luck with your endeavours!

Nice to see you both, welcome to Shaun on youtube! Interesting additions to the first impressions/purchase story by Shaun; when only one person is telling the story one often leaves out a lot of details or emotions which the other one does observe. Will you guys do some work yourself like some painting, or have everything done? I am having a debate" whether it is better to buy a slightly cheaper property then having a lot of building done or buy a slightly more expensive one which is ready to move in with minor changes needed.

Are you taking the dogs to Italy ??..

Great video. I might suggest a tripod and a gimble before you make your poor viewers seasick. Best of luck to both of you.

Good luck too you both, it will be lovely when renovated, the land too. A great couple I am with you both all the way, take care. Norma UK😊xx

She’s going to be magnificent! Best to you both!

will u guys do infloor heating to help alleviate the "damp" eminating from it?

another very informative video!.....mille grazie regazzi!

You and Shawn are making a giant step....STARTING FRESH......take as little as possible......START FRESH.....create a new palette of things!....you're gonna LUV finding it all in Italia!!💪💙

Ciao Renzo😀.....This is a great video cause you are sharing all the "minutia" involved with getting ready to move, it's all good info. I watch a you tube site called "Salento with love", and learn much about the Italian approach to refurbishment, restoration, and construction techniques. You may find it an interesting watch as you and Shawn segue into your new casa. As for what content to include in your future videos,.... to me, creative journeys are all about "process" anyway. So it's good to see all the small, slow stuff as you guys move forward!....looking very much forward to your future videos🙏💙👌

Ciao Renzo😀.....Any chance of seeing a formal listing of the next door home with detailed info and fotos?....looks like a great place for a couple of old artists....gonna be there this coming September to take a good look around....My Mom's hometown is Rioneri in Volture, right next door (west) in Basilicata....gonna see if i still have any relatives there🤔🤞🤞💙

The mermen moving with you guys too I hope?!!😜

Sembra delizioso!😋🙏

Fabulous fireplace too!

Sure looks like you found Paradiso regazzi!.....and the new cameraman is a great addition!....bravo!😂😂😂😘

Ciao Renzo!.... Very nice work on the roof refurb!....how'd you go about securing such a good contractor right away?, a very fair price, and he speaks good English too!....molto bene!👍....... LUV watching your vlogs!.....and, in a very positive light!, keep developing your camera work....per favore mio amico!!🤌😀🙏😘.......When you film, i can feel your excitement and passion,....but just like eating in Italy, slow w w w w down that camera, take your time and savor it all😋

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Good to see you've started renovations. Can't wait to see the end result guys.

Great video!!

Will all the stone get pointed after the cleanup?

Dramatic turn of events, as the oft-mentioned partner emerges AND we see the Trullo in its truly naked form. 😂Love it. I'm enjoying following your journey.

plus .that stonework.!!.what creativity and artistry. 🪨 do you know the approximate age of your houses original construction?

Renzo!! Glad to see you and your progress together . Very excited for you both and see how it evolves. Good luck with everything guys!!!

Hi Renzo. Myself and partner live in Fort Myers. We purchased in Cefalu Sicily. But looking for a permanent home possibly Gallipoli or elsewhere in Puglia. We plan to spend winters in Florida and Summers in Italy. My partner is a Italian citizen that came to USA at 2 yrs of age. He speaks fluent italian. Can we talk? Can we meet? Howard and Salvatore.

Well done and I look forward seeing you change it.

My husband and I moved from NYC to Barcelona in 2018. We chose to ship a 20 foot container for the price you were quoted. We preferred that option since there was only one thing to track plus they did all the packing and unpacking. We were ruthless about purging what we’d collected over 40 years. When the container was packed there was 23 inches empty…we could have brought more stuff and I don’t regret anything we left behind. I have tips about how to get rid of stuff.

if you think about renting a container, the craftsman drawers and the tools you have in the USA, bring them to Italy, because they are expensive here

I think you should ship if you have items dear to your heart...sometimes it's worth it!! There are just some things that you simply can't find in other Countries that you want to bring with you...I would like more info on shipping costs to Italy if you decide to do so and the company that you decided to go with when they ship your items...I only ask because I have been thinking about shipping Items to Italy if and when I decide to move there...I wish you happiness

If you don’t really love it don’t take it ❤

I would keep only items I loved. Your moving to build new memories. If you can replace inexpensively or at shipping cost, then leave behind. Any electric will have to rewired in Italy to be to code.

I think you are very fond of most of the items you showed us so please keep, I would think the smaller sentimental items can be packed in boxes, the larger items like furniture are the things you need to consider leaving behind not things from your family x

Wow! Amazing!

Keep tool chests totally functional!

Love the pottery!

Ice cream mold keep! Keep horses from Rome, I have not seen those on my travels .

Ice cream mold keep!

Bunny donate, lamp keep or give to me!!

I think you should sell or donate all those things and start fresh in Italy. They have huge antique shops there so much fun to shop for your new home. Except the clock. I loved it.

If you have to think about anything to take with you, then that means you don’t need it. if you need it, you’ll be taking it. Just do it quickly.

I would suggest you take the things with you that you really need and then in Italy you start a fresh.

Remember that old saying. "less is more".. leave the bunny, Dont burden your new life with "stuff" from your past that you will never think about once you let it go . Just my opinion, plenty of "new" old stuff to acquire in your new countrry . Target elephant? why??

Aside from the items that you really cannot part with because of sentimental value, you really do not need to bring anything. For the $10,000 cost of a container, you can buy anything you really need there. Don’t forget about the VAT tax you may have to pay upon declaration. Sell or donate what you can. I’d start fresh except for items you really want to bring.

From experience a container is the way to go - you can take more and it is secure in transit. Take anything that is practical (e.g. tool kits) or has significant sentimental value - who cares if it is broken, it is just part of the piece's history! Good luck.

If you can afford to ship everything, go for it. But my suggestion is to get rid of most things that don't really tug at your heartstrings or aren't necessary for your new home.

HI...I would donate/yard sale most of it and start new, except for a FEW sentimental ones, that would fit in one big box.😁

how much would it cost you to replace everything vs container cost ? might be worth it.

yes ..thanks for naming Sean, the behind the scenes director excellente. late visit here this time.. but have a great new year, you are well out of Florida and the U S at this dark time in our history. Tho Italy isn't immune, you can probably have a less fraught life there. I enjoy your videos and always learn something. 💙💙 ps. love Mantees..mermen ornaments fabulous 😍

Hello neighbor, my partner and I live off of Daniel's in ft Myers. We have an apt in Cefilu, Sicily and will spend our summers there. We will be moving to Ft Lauderdale for our winters.