Fogo Island: A far away comeback story

[@guydefontgalland3860]

Absolutely thrilled to view this video. My wife and I spent a week in Fogo island in July 1982, along with a good friend from New Foundland. We were so warmly welcome and treated like family members. It was such a wonderful experience and the people of Fogo Island were so precious that it is impossible for us to forget those few days in such a remote and peaceful paradise. God bless all the Fogo islanders and may they all be happy for ever.

[@tammyburke9453]

Great comment

[@jennodine]

I second that.

[@debbra-lyn]

I’m an African and I just love this story … she is incredible ♥️

[@LuPeyFootball]

Thank you so much, I am 11 and I live in fogo island tilting

[@gwinterboer]

Great story. With so much hate and tragedy in the news we need more of these dominating headlines.

[@billstill1794]

You call this "dominating"? lol!

[@tammyburke9453]

OMG, she exudes compassion from every cell. Incredibly inspirational and uplifting. I coukd watch this over and over. Love this story!!!

[@kathypichey4306]

Were you talking to OR GOD JUST TAKING HIS NAME IN VAIN!? HAVE A BLESSED DAY

[@carmellewis2466]

@kathy picher ...your statement's very sad and not very christian. May God forgive you.

[@afdchocolatemilk2107]

@@kathypichey4306 Bless your heart.

[@johngore7744]

@@kathypichey4306OMG Could also mean Oh My Goodness

[@hlcotten6587]

At 55 years of age, and taking a more reflective look at life, and it’s true meaning. I watched every single minute of this broadcast with the one thing I concluded at first. “One person, can make a difference in preserving the most precious things in life, and building a pathway to the future”.✨💎💎💎✨

[@lissawick2171]

Yea, “the question becomes… ‘’what are we optimizing for’’?’

[@Littlemouse884]

So true look at Dian Fossey

[@chuckkottke]

"What are we optimizing for ? We're optimizing for place, we're optimizing for community ". Very well said! Optimize for harmony, happiness, tranquility, and home is heaven.💙

[@johnbrowne2170]

She's a genuine Newfoundland hero. We love her.

[@jjboyd01]

smart lady, giving back what she learned.

[@JamieLeeKnoxville]

Smart but greedy and out-of-touch when it comes to pricing. Just my take....

[@JoeyBeez]

What an impressive woman. I wish more people in her position thought the way she does.

[@hlcotten6587]

Absolutely….✨

[@esterhudson5104]

Why? Isn’t her type that has Goldman and Starbucks in there in a blink?

[@JoeyBeez]

@@esterhudson5104 😄 she could have just bought a mansion in LA and let her old town rot in despair, I suppose. That might make some people happy.

[@computron1]

You want more people to build an inn that charges $2,000 a night with a three night minimum stay?

[@JoeyBeez]

@@computron1 Just because you are broke, it’s bad?

[@Querencia7779]

What a beautiful soul she is! I’m deeply, deeply touched by her; along with her father and mother. It’d make a fabulous writers retreat. Attract writers and those who understand that land this loved, and stories this grounded…heals.

[@billbigshlong382]

Deeply

[@shivadizayin]

This is such an uplifting story. I found myself smiling the way through. I love the bit where she says hospitality is loving a stranger. She did an amazing job by giving back to her community, to bring it back to life, or rather to let it keep living on.

[@terriestapley5475]

What a lovely comment, I agree completely…

[@shivadizayin]

@@terriestapley5475 😃😃☺️

[@commonsense571]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN!! I cannot wait for the opportunity to see her magical island and love those islanders✨ Cod is my absolute favorite and always has been and these really seem like my kind of folks. My happy place✨💜✨ I wish I could afford to live there.

[@mauriceharp1454]

Over the years I've been fortunate enough to meet many folks from Newfoundland (Newfies) and I can tell you first hand that they've brought much joy and happiness to my life! They are not only the most hospitable people I've ever met their love of life and having fun is contagious. It's too bad that your story didn't capture their wonderful accent. I don't know if I'll ever get to Fogo Island but I will be visiting The Rock one day - it's the number one item on my bucket list! Thanks 60 Minutes.

[@russellloveland1214]

It warms my heart to see a tiny village find away to survive. Would love to visit here one day

[@ronahlstedt6045]

My wife and I stayed at the Fogo Island Inn for four nights 2 summer ago. What a wonderful place. The people are so friendly. We will never forget it.

[@rayc9899]

It is a lovely Island, and they have a gorgeous hotel...all the bed have homemade quilt by the people on this Island, so cozy and a warm welcome so say the least.

[@waterfordrs22]

Newfoundland is well worth a visit. Spectacular place, great people.

[@daren6684]

MARYLANDER here! This island reminds me of Smith Island , set in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland! Crabbing is big on Smith Island. The residents were originally English, and Methodist! There is a church on Smith Island but zero bars! Watermen settled on Smith Island. They have a restaurant, food served family style! Maryland's 11 layer Smith Island cake is also made here! 🤗🥰🌊⚓⛵🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

[@joycesvarvar]

The world needs more people like that. Interesting and inspiring.

[@Gabington_III_esquire]

I am proud to say that I live on Fogo island, and I know most of the people from “foleys shed.” (the elderly lady that sang and shook hands ran over my friends grandmother but she survived)

[@mrs.rogers7582]

What does the hotel do with the black water waste?? Also all the waste generated by such a huge hotel.

[@Gabington_III_esquire]

I don’t know I’m only 13 but they probably have a septic tank that gets emptied occasionally

[@marxtr6]

Thought they said it was only 29 rooms

[@BrandyD1777]

I am in awe of what she did, does, accomplish. She never let her long term goal for this beautiful island to be sustained & keep the generations of family able to come home or see where it all began. She seemingly renewed the waters. Strong, determined, ambitious woman 👍❤️

[@susannechakan4939]

Amazing story about a beautiful community of people. Much respect to the woman who came back to help. I'm going to look that artist community place there. I would love to do a solo meditation retreat here 💞

[@classicrocker889]

I Really Respect Her because She achieved Great Success and Wealth and went back Home to Help them Grow again. ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS HER and the People of Fogo Island .

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

I hitch-hiked across Canada to Nova Scotia to catch the all night ferry to Newfoundland. Never made it to Fogo Island but was not far from there. I have very fond memories of traveling around Newfoundland in 1976.

[@kathrynsinclare8459]

Oh this story of hope and promise brought tears to my eyes, and I’m not even from there. That my friend is a story well told.

[@thecrafteaneighbor5177]

My Mom is from Newfoundland and we lived there for a few years when my Dad was stationed his 2nd time at the Naval base in Argentia. I was six. It was a very happy time in my life visiting my Fisherman Grandfather's farm. I didnt realize at the time it was the beginning of the end of the fishing and the really simple living that the woman in the beginning of this spoke of. Due to that experience, I have often thought the kids of today no longer understand the best living you can have. There wasnt much materially, but more of an intrinsic value that only simple living can bring. I sure have missed that.

[@CommanderViper2003]

It's amazing what money can do when it's spent thoughtfully ... wow!

[@bigger_picture322]

Powerful lady indeed power to the women 💯

[@elvenkind6072]

This remind me so much of the place I grew up at, on the west coast of Norway. The architecture, boats and fish are all just like over here. The people also look alike. I'd love to live there. I was stupid enough to think life would be more exiting in the city at a youth and now I'm kind of stuck here.

[@halspencer6613]

Newfoundlander's music is like a sickness, but you'll not die from it, only improve with it. It's a great genre and infectious.

[@stevecook7551]

You know you mean something to them when a Newfoundlander says to you " I see you've come home from away " . I was told this by the grandfather of a very dear friend many years ago . He's gone now but I cherish those words , " home from away" .

[@kc4699]

it's such a beautiful expression. i wish more people around the world understood what it means. it's very powerful, in my opinion.

[@Papin47]

"We are optimizing for community" At least in Fogo Island that sentiment seems authentic and true. Kudos to Ms Cobb!

[@TM-yn4iu]

Great historical backdrop on this seemingly wonderful place. The challenges that created a hardship now remind me of so many beautiful and simple worlds - all becoming the harbor for an elite group. Granted, islanders are profiting from this and rightfully so. This, just the world today everywhere. I'm unfortunate/fortunate geographically to have been and still living in such a spot, sad for those now moving or struggling in that spot. Wish all well

[@judyhead3502]

Fascinating little island!

[@BrandyD1777]

Beautiful story in today's world. Great community....this is where I wish I could be, retire & still work within the community, the fishery, welcoming the visitors. Just beautiful ❤️

[@mattmayo3539]

As an Irish bar area resident I love this.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Does she live their ?

[@fogogo]

What a lovely name! Fogo’s have been go-getters all of our lives. ❤️

[@anovemberstar]

Love how she really considered the impact on the community from all angles, snd any unintentional consequences.

[@RH-jh9uo]

What a wonderful story. I do hope with my heart and soul this will last forever. It brings me such joy to know there are still wonderful good people in the world who have made good money, but lend there funds and skills to help a larger number of people. If the country had more of these people, the world would truly be a better place. God bless and keep all of you, I don't know you but I love you.

[@tammyburke9453]

So true. How do other ppl make soooooo much $$$$ and never engage anyone or anything beyond themselves? So freaky trying to amass more and more $$$ to "just have it"? I dont get that mindset. Help. Create. Ease. Thats what i would do just like her! Good job

[@shortmeister4321]

I LOVE this! Its such a positive and hopeful story. What a blessing this native woman has brought. Her father would be SO proud!

[@suzannebrown2505]

Beautiful and loving way to give back and return to a wonderful past. I love it! 😍💖

[@drjethrowski1225]

Fantastic! Can you imagine when the residents learned, "Yes, these people will pay $2000 a night to meet you..." And it's worth it.

[@TheAwkwardSalmon]

I had the pleasure of visiting beautiful Fogo Island in August 2023 during a road trip across all of Canada. Newfoundland is one of the most beautiful provinces in Canada and Fogo Island was a special place for me since I saw my very first iceberg while I visited. Before I left, I remember seeing some kids riding around on their bicycles. It was a beautiful scene since they were only 10 or 11 years old and it looked like they were having fun. I hope those kids have the chance to stay and live a good life on the island. I really, really hope they don’t have to move away because they can’t afford to live where they grew up. I hope for the best! Much love from BC

[@dawnparker9884]

Beautiful. We stayed on Fogo this past June. The people are so welcoming. A magical place ❤️

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

What a beautiful story. The falls and rise of a place she belongs. Nice sharing.

[@aviedeexiong9035]

Absolutely inspiring!!!

[@mysterymayhem7020]

A simple statement by a loving father carries so much weight. His words changed the future of Fogo for the better.

[@enasJewaid]

I spent 2 days in Fogo Island and the Inn was beautiful. The culture, the people and nature of the Island is what make this place warm, welcoming and very hospitality. Sheid parties are my favorite.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Hubby and I visited Fogo Island a few years ago in our campervan. We spent a few days exploring this beautiful island. The hospitality and friendliness of the people was heart warming.

[@willymueller3278]

I loved Woods Island, at the entrance to Corner Brook, spent some time there with my sailboat. Beautiful !

[@kamelaparis7489]

This is amazingly beautiful . I am rooting and praying for you all and when I have enough money I’ll come stay, I hope someday at that beautiful hotel for a Holliday … if I’m lucky to ever get one .🍀🙏😘👏

[@oneirishpoet]

Yeah sure go ahead and spend $2000/ night at the hotel

[@nata3467]

I LOVE this place. The shed party is amazing.

[@psalmhawkins1202]

Gorgeous place & just added it to my bucket list

[@happyhound6561]

What an amazing story. Thank you

[@richielew261997]

she learnt to be noble just like the fish she talked about. god bless you all in fogo island

[@wenniferjay903]

Awesome, impressive, compassionate, intelligent, beautiful lady inside and out lady❤. Love this story.

[@maymei6742]

Well done lady, she deserve a title/ knighted

[@proudchristian77]

Thank you ladies for making quilts, they are sweet , 💖 🐕

[@anndreastembridge367]

Excellent story, great information. Definitely on my list to visit; looks like my kind of community. Stay safe and warm.🥳😇

[@Peasant_in_a_tree]

I like her. You can tell shes a genuine person. Down to earth

[@brooklynrocks2396]

She is amazing and wonderful. Bless her, her love for the community and the people of Fogo.

[@ramones500]

Amazing story. Wish them the best

[@marcusboehm2421]

Respect and love to the woman, to bring back and preserve what s the people, history, life and culture , and create future based on the the people and roots. Organic turism at its best. Thank you for the inspiration

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

What a beautiful story of community and those who make visions happen. ❤️🇨🇦

[@mollyhorse]

I would love to go there and stay in that gorgeous inn!!

[@goobfilmcast4239]

A person on their way to true self-actualization....magnificent !

[@huil.6823]

‘What are we optimizing for?’ Beautiful mind, beautiful heart

[@brendatenorio5721]

She's amazing!

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Yes she is

[@HumanLinkCenter]

Cheers and sharing tears of joy...from Bangkok..your story resonates...

[@seadrifter8975]

I remember watching a 2012 documentry on RTE about this island. Great to see that industry and people have returned to it .

[@TwoMilesAwayWildlife]

Newfoundland is a wonderful place. So glad I was able to visit and would happily return.

[@jamesphillips3521]

I am so very proud of this Fogo reality and their beautiful people - showing their home and what they do best! Thank You MISS Fogo!! ❤

[@chonkontheroad4649]

I am presently touring Newfoundland and just spent four days on Fogo Island, what a beautiful place, so peaceful and the colours make it such a comfort.

[@pattimaeda6097]

How expensive was it?

[@chonkontheroad4649]

@@pattimaeda6097 I'm travelling by motor home so from my point of view is was very reasonable, as always, islands are a bit more expensive but nothing outrageous. The Inn is definitely not in my budget as $2000.00 per night to start is not something I would ever consider.

[@DerMig590]

Sustainable beauty and a wonderful culture. Hopefully they're not done trying to diversify. Can't wait to visit ❤️

[@AudreyHeadley]

Much respect to this lady 👏

[@CrystalG-cu2rk]

Zita Cobb should receive a Nobel Prize! Such a heartwarming story, makes me proud to be Canadian!

[@GrahamsYouTube]

I'm Irish and I can hear the mix of southern east coast accents, definitely on the visit list

[@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies]

The majority of them are of Irish Gael blood Tál 🇮🇪

[@dproukous1570]

Amazing woman! Her business philosophy deems her a rare leader that folks can trust

[@davidnyc487]

Tilting is a little community on Fogo island and the people there have a strong Irish accent, their ancestors came from Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford 😊

[@MrPerfesser]

Atlantic Canada isn't easy to get to - and it's overlooked by Americans. It's an amazing place with an incredible history. Once you've been there, that sense of history and hospitality never leaves you, and you want to return again and again.

[@oneirishpoet]

Sure if you have lots and lots of money 💰

[@MrPerfesser]

@@oneirishpoet Halifax and the rest of Atlantic Canada are surprisingly affordable. Far less expensive than NY or Boston or DC. And the US dollar is much stronger than the CAD.

[@MrPerfesser]

@@oneirishpoet Halifax and most of the rest of Atlantic Canada are quite affordable.

[@marigoldpluss]

💖 Nova Scotia

[@Earthbound369]

I spent a summer in Newfoundland with a friend. It didn't cost me much. Beautiful place, lovely people. It helps if you love fish & chips.

[@dsantamaria713]

What a simply lovely, charming, beautiful place, with equally marvelous folks! I could never afford the Inn, but I shall always be glad there is a place such as this Island, and it's brilliantly beautiful Citizens...♥️🇨🇦

[@pierre-ig1dj]

Sweet. Simple. Heart warming

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Wow a Great 60 minute story! I was once married to a Canadian from the Ottawa/Hull area, but on her mothers side they were from the maritimes, her Grandmother from Brunswick lived on an island Barrington Passage her Grandfather was the islands only Blacksmith and repaired the fishing boats! Sometimes he was paid in lobsters! It was a barren place and the winters were fierce! But of all the places I've been? The Barrington Passage is what i remember the most and how tough the people from that area were! And all had Newfee jokes! Which I never understood! Canada as a Country is Beautiful & Complex! Loved fishing the Mighy Ottawa River and Rideau Canal! Sinn Fein

[@bobtreiber8556]

Great story, great people. Wishing all the island people the best. Thanks Zeta.

[@jayjayn007]

I'm fascinated by her accent. Certainly not a standard Canadian accent. I believe some remote communities keep their original accents, like Irish or West Country British accents in such communities.

[@davebenson1504]

Brought tears to my eyes...

[@dcbornmike]

I am planning my first trip up to Newfoundland in October and HOPING to see the Northern Lights. I just came to this video and loved it! I will now be making Fogo Island a stop on my October vacation. Looks very scenic, the people and especially the lady seems very inviting, and since there are a lot of Irish and I am Irish American that is a big draw for me as well!

[@lovethatagave]

Wow, such a great story and an amazing person.

[@gsk1848]

Love the song lyrics: be satisfied with what you got. What a beautiful reminder.

[@katiemcdavid4124]

This is making me cry. Of joy, IAM not sure. Could be the history & rebirth. We'll see. I love to fish make quilts and just enjoy the balance of my life.

[@theresaconner]

It's no accident that she uses the term 'dignity' so much... emotional intelligence, cultural acuity and what a lovely legacy she's leaving in her lifetime.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

I would love to stay here but I could never afford $2000.

[@donnacompere1578]

Absolutely a beautiful Story

[@tylervanmiddendorp6706]

She’s an earth angel🥰

[@hannatan8452]

Unique island...love it

[@edmu9799]

those kids will be back give them time .

[@shendaraalshedir5403]

Yes, l will be saving this to my Architecture playlist! Besides the jellybean coloured adorable houses, little businesses, the Inn, there are the honest hardworking folk, and nature herself, the Sea. I can watch all this peacefulness over and over! Newfoundland has rich history going back to the Vikings!! My son comes from hardy Newfoundland stock on his father's side. I can't stand my ex but l do remind my son his Newfoundland ancestry is much to be proud of!👍😊 🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

[@afdchocolatemilk2107]

As a child of a family that was born and raised in and on western PEI I can relate.

[@The_PaleHorseman]

I like that she did this, she could have gone anywhere but she went home. Respect her for that.

[@mickimennet-martin7281]

Absolutely wonderful story ~ thankful ypu shared it. Good wished to Fogo Islanders !!!

[@peacelove7706]

Wow I would LOVE to go there! I love nature and Peace….sure looks like both…gonna check this out for sure!

[@energyasylum997]

Wow!! Such an amazing story!!! She’s a friggin’ SUPERHERO!!! Long live Fogo!