Peace Corps Mail!

Hello all! Here is where you can send us mail while we are in training in South Africa! (from July 4 to September 10) followed by some sending recommendations. A lot of you have been asking so I'm going to post it here and refer back to it if needed! Enjoy!

Lindsey Edens (or) Eric Johnson
c/o U.S. Peace Corps
P.O. Box 9536
Pretoria 0001
South Africa

For sending Packages... Here are some tips  I copied from another Peace Corps volunteer in our group who was kind enough to gather them all up and post them. :D

• USPS is cheapest.
• Include the words “Airmail” and “Par Avion” on envelopes and packages.
• Postcards will most likely not get to me.

• To help ensure packages reach me without postal workers having gotten curious and stealing items, do the following:
• Include an itemized list in the box.
• Tape the package up like crazy
• Write as clearly as possible.
• Draw crosses, write Bible verses, and phrases like, “Jesus loves you” and “God is watching” all over the box.
• Do not declare the package as anything tempting like “Clothing,” “Candy,” and “Books.” Instead write “Religious Materials,” “Bibles,” or “Teaching Materials.” Use the word “Used” in front as much as possible. Declare the value as $10 or less.