Alex in Ecuador: Arrived in Quito

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Arrived in Quito

After almost a day of worrying if he made it safely we finally got this email:

Hi I only have a few minutes to let you know that I made it to Ecuador last night and that my P-Day will be on Mondays so that's when I'll be able to write more. Some more missionaries came today and I went to the airport to get them. They're all Latinos and I'll probably be with them the next few days till I get my companion on Thursday. The city is really cool and I'm really excited to start working. Talk to you all soon. :)

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Communicating with Alex

You may communicate with Alex in several ways.

E-mail
alex.gomez@myldsmail.net

Letters
Elder Alex Todd Gomez
Ecuador Quito Mission
Calles Robles E4-151 y Avenida Amazonas
Casilla: 17-03-078
Quito, Pinchincha
Ecuador

Packages can be sent to the address above. Packages may not exceed 4 pounds AND MUST carry a green sticker, even if the post office workers suggest you use a white one. It must have this customs declaration on the package, or it will not be accepted in Ecuador.

DO NOT SEND PACKAGES BY PRIORITY MAIL OR FEDEX. These will automatically go to "mail jail", requiring a special trip to the post office and payment of a large fee. All of which will cause a long delay for Alex to receive the package.

Pouch mail

Pouch mail is a service provided by the LDS church. Items are sent via USPS to church headquarters where they are forwarded to the missionary by a private courier along with other church mail. Pouch mail leaves every Friday. Only postcards or one-page correspondences (no envelopes) written on one side of the page may be sent. No photographs.

Letter folding instructions when using the pouch mail service. Lay the letter blank side down. Fold the bottom of the letter about one-third of the way up the page and crease. Fold the top of the letter to the bottom of the first fold and crease. Secure the long side with two piece of tape about one inch from each end, but do not seal the ends. In the top left corner write your name and return address. Affix first class postage in the top right corner. In the middle write the missionary's address as follows:

Elder Alex Todd Gomez
Ecuador Quito Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0150

Go to www.dearelder.com and set up an account. This is a free service. They will send the letter via pouch mail for you. Make sure you select the Ecuador Quito mission, not the Quito North mission. Follow the instructions. It is very simple and easy!