Mail!

My days in the US of A are really winding down. Twelve days until I fly to Philadelphia, and thirteen until we board the plane for Conkary, Guinea! Holy moly.


Write me letters while I'm in Guinea! I'd love to hear from you, especially when I get to site (which will be in late September), as that's when I'll be plopped into my new home, alone, with presumably a great deal of down time (and no internet or television to serve as distractions). As you may have guessed, mail takes a lot of time to get to Guinea (it'll probably take roughly 6 weeks to get to me), but it's a huge morale boost for volunteers and it'll be like Christmas to receive letters or packages. 


Here is my address for the next 2+ years:

Adrienne Epstein

Corps de la Paix

BP 1927 

Conakry, République de Guinée

West Africa

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT LETTERS:

1. Write AIR MAIL and PAR AVION on the envelope.

2. If you are writing a post card, put it in an envelope (lessens the chance of the pretty picture being stolen).

3. I've heard that letters addressed in red pen are more likely to make it.

4. If you're writing frequently, number your letters so I know that I'm getting all of them.

PACKAGES:

Click on the link to this blog to read very detailed package instructions for sending to PCVs in Guinea. 

Basically, don't send anything super pricey. Food is always a good option (chocolates that don't melt, trail mix, granola bars, etc.) Note that I can get peanut butter in country.

E-MAIL:

My post-Macalester email address: a.e.epstein@gmail.com

I'll also be getting a cell phone early in service. Those of you with smartphones can get WhatsApp and text me fo freeeee!

Can't wait to hear from y'all!