Send Me on My Way

I’ve said my goodbyes, and it’s nearly time to leave, but the good news is we can still stay in touch! My address for the duration of my time in Guinea will be:

Alison VonAchen

Corps de la Paix

BP 1927

Conakry, Guinea

WEST AFRICA

Please, please send mail, and I promise to write back! Because the Guinean mail system can be iffy, here are a few suggestions on sending mail:

• Number the letters you send so I know if any are missing
• Mail is less likely to be tampered with if it’s addressed in red ink
• It’s also less likely to be tampered with if you draw crosses and write religious phrases on it (in French) such as “Dieu regardez-vous” or “Dieu merci”
• If you’re sending a postcard, put it in an envelope. The pretty pictures are likely to end up posted on some Guinean’s wall instead of mine.

At this point, don’t even both sending packages, but of course I’ll let you know if that changes!