What the hell happened to America?
LIBERALISM happened. Not overnight, of course, it took decades. And it’s not over yet…
I have family who are going to Sicily in August to visit our grandparents’ home town. I can’t afford the trip, otherwise I’d love to go.
My wife has a cousin in Sambuca who has offered to put us up if we ever go.
I’m sure my family members (some of them are strong democrats) are going to have a rude awakening when they return home…
Marxism happened, under the name of "Liberalism".
I'll bet they will be shell-shocked when they return to the US and they will start dreaming of moving here.
It's another world out here; a peaceful, "Old School" world steeped in 3,000 years of history. And it is stunningly beautiful, raw place with endless beaches and beautiful, unspoiled countryside.
It's a shame you can't visit with your relatives. Airfare is what it is but once you get here food's very inexpensive and excellent and the wine is cheap and good. (~$4 for 1/2 gallon of good, potent table wine).
Wish I could chip in and help you get here. Maybe your relatives would be kind and generous enough to do that? If so, let me know and we'll meet up here.