Andy Wiesmann, 62, settled in Medellín, Colombia, after spending much of his life in California's Inland Empire.
He couldn't afford an apartment in California, and he decided to move out of the country to preserve his health and happiness.
Leaving California for MexicoWiesmann grew up about 60 miles east of Los Angeles and spent most of his life there.
His relationship ended amid his hospital stay, and he moved back to California — though he didn't have any place to stay.
Wiesmann said he has little intention of leaving Colombia except for vacations to see his kids in California and New York.
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