Our address:

Leslie Coleman/Ryan Smith, PCV

U.S. Peace Corps

PO Box 582

Banjul, The Gambia

West Africa

Some mailing tips:

Purchase international postage (94 cents for a letter) and write "Air Mail/Par Avion" on the envelope.If you're sending more than five pounds, the best deal is the $37 flat-rate box from the post office. Label the green customs forms with "school supplies," "food," "personal health items" etc. DO NOT write down anything valuable (like batteries, solar radio, etc.) even if they are in the box. You can use generic terms like "electronics." Avoid sending cash or checks as they will inevitably be stolen.We check our mail every week. Letters seem to take 2-3 weeks, packages 3-4.