From the PC Welcome Book
"Few countries in the world offer the level of mail service considered normal in the United States. Mail takes a minimum of two to three weeks to arrive and may take up to six weeks. Some mail may simply not arrive, or may arrive with clipped edges because a postal worker has tried to see if any money was inside. The vast majority of letters arrive in decent time. Advise your family and friends to number their letters for tracking purposes and to include “Airmail” and “Par Avion” on their envelopes."
Tips for sending mail
1.) Write airmail and Par Avion on envelopes/packages
2.) Write religious phrases (Bible verses, etc.) or draw religious symbols (Crosses, Jesus fish, etc.) on envelopes/packages. Apparently they prefer to steal from atheists.
3.) Number letters so I can keep track of the order in case they get jumbled.
4.) If you can afford the extra couple bucks for insurance, please do. This definitely increases the chance that my mail will arrive complete.
This will change when I move to my post, but if you want to send me any mail/fun packages during training my address will be:
Max Miller
Peace Corps Trainee
Corps de la Paix
B.P. 215
Yaoundé, Cameroon
