Nope! We’re learning but we’re able to get by for now. People are very cool about it. Thanks for watching 😊

Yeah… lots of decisions to make.

Ugh. That’s a long time. Hopefully you’ll find a great travel partner and friend. We got really lucky. My Dad died when I was young. Tragic. But I’d have never been here if that didn’t happen. I hope there is some serendipity in the future for you 😊

Sì, purtroppo l'ho imparato in Francia. Ma dopo 5 anni lì la maggior parte della gente pensava che fossimo belgi (o qualche volta olandesi) perché parlavo fluentemente e con un leggero accento. Anche qui ci vorrà un po', ma va bene. Studiamo e pratichiamo ogni giorno e ci sono molte somiglianze 😎

Thanks 😊 Thanks for watching. They keep us out of trouble.

We will definitely be installing solar either late this year or early next year 😊

Hell yeah. Every. Single. Day 🤣

Thanks! Calabria is nice, very unspoiled. I hope you have a great retirement there. Thanks for watching 😊

Really bad. Farmers think that unless something changes drastically in our area we could run out of water here in September...

Va bene! Grazie 😊

Aw, Jan. Miss you already...

Thanks. We're just trying to have some fun and make some content for other people who just want to be happy and have some fun. Thanks for watching 😊

It's not hard to buy here at all. It is very straightforward. The hardest part is figuring out where you'd like to live -- it's an amazing place. We got lucky and found something online. Your best bet it to figure out a place, spend some time there and meet with local realtors. It is still unbelievable "Old fashioned" here and the amount of properties available when you put some feet on the ground is amazing.

@@beeseurotravel thank you !

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“Gossiping Grandmas “

Thanks 😊

Excellent. Good luck!

We are in and above Cassibile. Have a condo in town overlooking Fontane Bianche and some houses up in contrada Cugni (Noto)in the countryside overlooking the sea. It is a very convenient area to live in.

Well how about that!

For us the price was so reasonable we just paid the price as it was so inexpensive. But I think it is very normal to make an offer. My two cents? France/French friends can be tough to break into (and I'm fluent). Sicily is way more open and easier.

@@beeseurotravel grazie mille

I can understand why 😊

picchi' c'hai a tu terra nnco to cori!😊

Dove si nasci non si scorda mai

@@raypanarello6408 So, so true.

Thanks. And yeah, I don’t know. Some people like it, some people don’t. Same for our music choices. C’est la vie. And this video is doing a lot better than most in the first few hours so? Who knows. We just do what makes us happy and don’t worry about trying to figure out the algorithm or trying to please everyone. It’s amazing how many hateful comments we get 🤷‍♂️ We spent 6 weeks cruising around the island and fell in love with Palazzolo Acreide 😊

​@@beeseurotravelCheers! Great to hear back from you! I hope you didnt take my comment as "hateful", only shared because I'm over here in the PNW cheering you on & want to see your channel continue to do well! Perhaps this last video is gaining more traction because your gaining momentum. I hear that is really a big thing on YT. Staying with it & consistently producing content. Either way, Im happy to hear that this video is on the rise! 🎉 Out of curiousity, how many times did you tour around that region before it became clear that THIS was your place? It would be great if you made a video about the process you went through in picking a place if you did so as compared to your process in France. Definitely interested to know more! Appreciate all you guys share!

@@michellemoline9113​​⁠Oh not at all ! We mostly get a hard time on our use of the word expat. Apparently it triggers people and they think we should use the word immigrant. But the definition does not describe us and we better meet the definition of the word expat. And I appreciate the input. Maybe we need to go live soon so people can ask questions 😊

​@@beeseurotravelGoing live is a great idea! I'm sure you have enough followers now to make it interesting & informative. I'll get my short list of questions ready 🤗 You guys most reflect me & my husband in terms of what you're up to in Sicily. We're on the last document needed to apply for dual citizenship through my husband. We'll be headed over in late fall to explore regions & search for property. We're in the final stretch!

Which part?

You're welcome. But thanks for watching and commenting. It means a lot and keeps us motivated to keep chugging along!

Totally get it! We’ve always lived in northern climates but after 50+ years of that I’m willing to put up with a few hot weeks for the all of the rest of the beautiful, sunny weather here 😊

Thanks 😊

Thanks 😊

Right?! We’re pretty used to it now but… still! 🤣 A boat festival? That’s a pretty big thing to miss 🤣

That’s a great idea. Thanks! 😊

Yeah, it’s a possible issue here and where we’re living there was a massive one in the 1600’s that levelled entire villages. No hurricanes though 😉

Oh, don't worry! As long as you are not killed by an earthquake you are still alive, and when you are dead it's all over and you will not remember anyhow!😂😂

They look like glorified rototillers? 🤣 Are they any good? We’re going to put in solar panels next year and would love to find something electric but so expensive right now.

they are a motor, transmission that runs a pto rottotiller is just 1 attachment, many more including lawn mowers bush hog other soil working tools generator chipper and many more market gardeners love them and work acres mine has been faithfull for 12 years and no I'm not a salesman for them

@@stevebowman1645 That’s really interesting, Steve. I’m going to give it a hard look. Thank you.

Great idea. Last year when we were looking around we went to Petralia Soprana and Gangi but never went that far. It’s only 2 hours from us 😍

Ha! Tough to learn Sicilian as there’s no real language courses (plus Italian is hard enough right now) But we pick up little bits along the way! 😊

Yes 😝

Thanks, Rob. Glad you like the videos 😊

Thanks. We’re trying 😊 On the figs 🤷‍♂️ but we’re going to find out soon!

Thanks 😊 And great! Thanks for asking 😊

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For sure…

Amuninni! Which means let’s go, and futtitinni! Meaning don’t worry about it. Your Sicilian is coming along, congratulations!

Exactly. Bugs and rats and farmers are constantly talking about that here. You have to keep things clean! You should have seen this place when we bought it. Infested! Anyhow, we will can what we think we need/want and give away the rest to friends.

Yep 😊

Ancora un po' e so che è famoso qui! Voglio guardare la serie e l'ho trovata in vendita sui siti di streaming, ma è disponibile solo per una cifra ridicola (e senza sottotitoli in inglese).

@@beeseurotravel Provate con dailymotion.

🤣 Thanks. We love it here. The summer heat is going to suck, but for the great weather otherwise? No biggie!

Hahahahaha! Right? Not our type of place but it was my fault 🤷‍♂️

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Thanks. Us, too, but I’m pretty sure it will. Can’t wait!

Thanks 😊 Thanks for watching…

🤣 Last week I think? It’s a little dinker but it gets the job done!!

It looks great! Love the way you just casually dropped it in the conversation 😂