The post service in Ethiopia is obviously not as fast as the USPS. A letter will take about 4 weeks and packages 4-5 months. Do not send anything valuable in envelopes because one in a while the edges of envelopes will be clipped by postal workers looking for money. Also, do not send anything valuable in packages because they may or may not make it to me. Try to decrease the value of items (like if you are sending clothes take of the tags, wash them and label it "used clothing"). Also, any letter needs to say "air mail" on the front of the envelope.
For the first 10 weeks you can mail me at this address (perhaps a birthday card?):
Nicole Therrien
US Peace Corps/Ethiopia
P.O. Box 7788
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
After training I will be given a new address and will let you all know. I love mail!
Cheers,
Nikki
About Me
- Nikki
- I'm a small town kid from Putnam, CT about to depart for my biggest adventure yet. In October I will be moving to Ethiopia with the US Peace Corps as a Health Economic Development Advisor. Disclaimer: This blog is a personal account of my individual journey and in no way represents the thoughts, position or ideas of the US Peace Corps or the country of Ethiopia.
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