1 Week Away

Believe it or not, we leave one week from today! We are very busy doing last minute shopping, packing and visiting family and friends. There hasn't been much down time, but we want to make sure we're packed and ready to go! While we probably should be apprehensive, we're actually really excited and ready to start our adventure!

Here is our address for all of those that want to begin to send us letters or packages (they take about a month to arrive):
Charlie and Miranna Darr, Peace Corps Volunteers
Corps de la Paix
01 B.P. 971
Cotonou, Benin
Afrique de l'Ouest (West Africa)

Mailing guidelines from the Peace Corps:

• Write "Air Mail" and "Par Avion" on all envelopes.
  
• Number your letters and packages (as to know what arrives and in what order).
  
• If sending packages, "bubble envelopes" work best.
• If sending any food items, put them inside a ziplock bag.
  
• Packages should be sent via air, not surface mail.
  
• The sender should clearly and honestly mark the contents on the outside of the package, but a general description of the contents is sufficient: "clothing and candy."

We will really appreciate everyone's support while we are gone! It will be great to get news and pictures from home!