I now have a mailing address! Should anyone be inclined to write, this is where you can send a letter:
My Name
Corps de la Paix
BP 126
Kandi, Benin
West Africa
Any mail would be greatly appreciated, and I will certainly write back to anyone who writes me.
In case anyone is feeling ambitious, here are some special notes on packages:
- Only send padded envelopes (boxes are slower and may be subject to fees in Benin)
- Send via USPS
- NEVER send DHL (there is a $200 DHL fee here)
- Writing "Dieu te regarde" or other religious messages on the envelope can help prevent theft
My Name
Corps de la Paix
BP 126
Kandi, Benin
West Africa
Any mail would be greatly appreciated, and I will certainly write back to anyone who writes me.
In case anyone is feeling ambitious, here are some special notes on packages:
- Only send padded envelopes (boxes are slower and may be subject to fees in Benin)
- Send via USPS
- NEVER send DHL (there is a $200 DHL fee here)
- Writing "Dieu te regarde" or other religious messages on the envelope can help prevent theft
What do you need that you forgot? Or what do you need from here that will make life a little easier, more comfortable, etc. ? Books, paper, pens, a journal, tapes? What are you missing? I'd be happy to send whatever you need or want.
ReplyDeleteJean Ralley
I'm sure I could come up with a list if I put my mind to it, but most of all, it would be nice to receive ANY kind of mail. I think there are just two of us in the group who have never received mail, which always makes the mail delivery a little depressing.
ReplyDeleteHow much longer will you be there before heading to your new location? Any idea how long it takes the mail to arrive? --Saloni
ReplyDeleteThe address I posted will be my address for the next two years. The mailbox is in the big city next to Sonsoro, where I will be moving in 3 weeks. Since mail takes about a month to arrive, you can consider that address to be valid immediately.
ReplyDeleteAlex
I put a package of maps in the mail for you yesterday, which should get to you in a week or ten days. Everything goes by air, so that should be good news.
ReplyDeleteJean Ralley