Maria is assistant secretary and Editorial for the Ithacan club in Melbourne. In her lifetime thus far (2007), she has visited Ithaki 3 times - 1975, 1994 and 2000 when she was inspired to begin marking her her family tree. Her roots stem from Vathy where her relatives enjoy some of the more popular names of the island such as Lourantos, Razos, Moraitis and Grivas. Maria immerses herself in all things Ithacan. Ithaki is her passion.