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April 8th 2007

Published: April 8th 2007

I have now been on the Anastasis Mercy Ship for one week and it has been a week of new and exciting learning and adjustments. It's wierd to think that I am in West Africa, because I live on a boat that has airconditioning. And sometimes because the ship is so big, I forget that I am on a ship. I feel sometimes like I am back in college living in dorms, eating in a cafeteria, having certain meetin... Read Full Entry

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Melissa Jayne Stober

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My recent move to Victoria continues to inspire me to travel. I have taken many pictures to try and capture the beauty of Vancouver Island. I have set up this blog just to get familiar with it for my future traveling. I think this will be the easiest to share my photos with everyone. My next journey will take me to Liberia, Africa where I will join Mercy Ships.... full info

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Woman dancing.

The Africans have amazing outfits and dress up a lot on sundays out of respect for God. This may be their only nice outfit but they will wear it proudly!

Sunken ship

One of the many sunken ships that are near the Ship Who knows when they were actually sunk. It is said that this one was not loaded properly so it tipped and ended up sitting. They basically just abandon them then.

Second view of the sunken ship

Another view from the promanade deck of the Anastasis of the scenery! the sunken ship!!

Broken Bridge

This is one of the bridges that was destroyed during the war if you can see in the middle it's totally busted!

Anastasis from Afar

Here is a whole view of the Anastasis from a neighboring dock. She is beautiful. about 65 years old and ready to retire.

UN guards.

One of the UN guards and the posts that they keep along the docks to keep us safe... he's taking a bit of a nap though...

Me and the Anastasis

A view of the sunken ship, Anastasis and Me

9th April 2007

Sarah and Rob
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Cool!`
Thanks for the photos it really gives us a good idea of what you are doing! Don't forget the cool souvenirs!

10th April 2007

sandra
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WOW!!
Hey there - great to hear from you. The ship looks very cool. Do you get to go into the city very much? Are you working all day long? I would love to go to a church like that.... Love you, Take care... sandra

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