Habari! (And Business)

Hey Everyone. 

So, by now you've probably heard that I'm going to Kenya with the Peace Corps.  I'll be doing secondary science education. For the first couple of months I'll be in Pre-Service training in Loitokitok, on the north face of Kilimanjaro.  (PST is where I learn Swahili, how to be a teacher, and cultural norms.)  That will last until December 15th, when I'll be sworn in as a volunteer and given my teaching assignment. 

I don't have a lot of information right now, so instead I'm going to copy and paste all the relevant contact information for the next couple months. 

E-mail:  bcrispin@gmail.com 
From what I understand, there is internet access in Loitokitok.  However, it can be... spotty.  I'll try and do my best to check it semi-regularly, but no promises.

Telephone: TBA
I anticipate picking up a cell-phone in country.  I'll post a number once I have it, for those interested. 

PST Mailing Address:  I'm just going to copy and paste the package/mail recommendations. 

Brennan Crispin, PCV
U.S. Peace Corps
P.O. Box 698-00621
Village Market
Nairobi, Kenya 
 

We recommend that packages be sent in padded envelopes if possible, as boxes tend to be taxed more frequently.  Custom fees can be quite expensive.  For lightweight but important items (e.g. airline tickets), several services, such as DHL, FedEx, TNT, and UPS operate in Kenya.  These services however, are very expensive, and can cost as much as $70 for a letter.  If you do choose to send items through them, you must address the package to the Country Director, c/o Peace Corps, Nairobi, Kenya. (The street address of the Peace Corps office in Nairobi is:  Grevellia Groove, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya).  If you send the item to the Country Director, no liability can be assumed.

  

Note: If you're a letter writing type, letters can generally take 1-2 months to arrive in Kenya, if at all.  It's recommended that letters be numbered so I can tell if I missed any.  Also, postcards should be sent in envelopes.  Apparently they'll end up on the Post Office wall otherwise. 

Ok.  That's all the information for now.  I'm sure the next update will be far more entertaining and about you know, Kenya and the Peace Corps.