But instead of being content with drooling, he and wife Aida went one step further -- and bought a house, sight unseen. Michael and Aida Barrett may live in Wisconsin, but they aren't Italy newbies. He grew to be deeply in love with Italy -- but the real Italy, not the one foreigners tend to fantasize about. The Barretts agreed that they'd see out their retirement in Italy -- but they also knew that things in Italy take time. Courtesy of Emanuele MontiIt has been nearly four months since Michael and Aida Barrett bought the house in which they're planning to spend their retirement.

Source: CNN March 31, 2021 08:48 UTC