chongabelle21

As a child, I also was obsessed with the anne of green gables movies and books. Of course since then I’ve always wanted to visit the island. Some people seem bitter about the references made…but why? Without seeing the movies, I probably wouldn’t know about the beautiful island. btw- I believe it WAS filmed on location.

I’ve never met my father or his side of the family. I recently traced his lineage and guess what I found? My grandfather is from Madeira, Portugal!!! I’d love to experience my heritage first hand!! Maybe I’ll even find a few relatives..who knows?? =)

My Grandmother was born in Ishigaki and moved to Hawaii a few years after my mother was born. After my Great-grandmother passed…when went to the island for the one year service. I was very young, but I remember the pride I felt…my roots could be traced back to this beautiful little tropical paradise. I especially remember us driving in the mountains and stopping at this little soba house..it was so delicious!! My grandmother gets so homesick..especially around the new year, when she puts up decorations. I hope that one day I can take her back to the island she misses so much, and learn more!!!