Winter Wonderland

Christmas time on board the Anastasis can bring mixed emotions. Everyone who lives here are away from their families and friends during this holiday season. To some, it can be a very lonely time but it's also an opportunity to meet new friends who then become your family. Mercy ships tries to bring the spirit of Christmas to this multi-national crowd. Winter Wonderland was an event where people could sell their baked goods and handmade crafts to the people on the ship. In the photo here, my roommate Shannon sells African beaded earrings and gift boxes.