Still in the States...but not for long!!

I have finally arrived in D.C. and I have settled into my hotel located in Georgetown. The training has not yet begun because I have arrived a bit early due to flight conflicts. However, I thought this piece of information would be useful for anyone trying to contact me via mail.

According to the Peace Corps:

Relative to the service in most developing countries, mail
between the United States and Nicaragua is dependable.
Airmail takes about two weeks; surface mail can take months.
Packages sometimes mysteriously disappear in transit, and
sometimes they are opened and the contents stolen. It is best
if packages do not exceed two pounds. Padded-envelope-sized
packages work well. Don’t have money, airline tickets, or other
valuables sent to you through the mail. Sensitive items should
be sent via an expedited—and insured—courier service such
as DHL or UPS. You can consult with in-country staff on how
to do this, if necessary.
It is usually not worth the effort to have large packages sent
from the United States. Volunteers are responsible for paying
customs fees on larger items, which may exceed the value of
the items sent. Retrieving a package often means an entire
day’s travel to the city. There are modern supermarkets and
other well-stocked stores in the capital that should supply all
your needs.