Bill in Sudan: Bill in Sudan

2008-04-30T14:40:00.001-04:00

There will be no further updates to the blog, but if you wish to be kept up to date on my e-mail bulletins, let me know at: billinsudan@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest.

Sending CARE packages

2008-04-03T20:40:00.003-04:00

As many of you are aware, the 'comforts of life' as we have come to know them in Canada are somewhat few and far between in southern Sudan. And although I like to consider myself to be a low-maintenance kind of guy, there are certain things I have become accustomed to, like food. I will have a better idea of my 'wish list' once I know exactly where I will be in southern Sudan and which commodities are in short supply, particularly during rainy season when roads are impassable. But from what I have been told, the type of items that are appreciated there include:
- canned foods such as tuna, salmon, pasta sauce, soups
- dry food such as pasta, couscous, beef jerky, dried mashed potatoes, pancake mix, raisins
- cereals, sauces, granola bars, powdered milk, instant coffee
Like I say, I am a low maintenance kind of guy who is not a fussy eater with one exception: NO COCONUT please. Sending me coconut would be like sending kryptonite to Superman, or a framed and autographed picture of Steven Harper to Stephane Dion.

Guidelines for mailing:
a. Maximum weight = 20 kg
b. Max size: Parcel must be no more than 1 metre in length. Also, length + girth must not exceed 2 metres. (girth is defined as width + height + width + height). So for example, a parcel that is 1 metre long, 0.2 metres wide and 0.25 metres high would be: 1 + .2+.25+.2+.25 = 1.9 metres.
c. Parcels are subject to inspection by host nation so a list of items enclosed needs to be posted on the outside of the package, typically in the lower left hand corner.
d. Your return address should be in the upper left hand corner.
e. My address:
Capt WHC Chambré
UNMO
OP SAFARI
PO BOX 5225 STN FORCES
BELLEVILLE ON K8N 5W6

f. Naturally items that would be prohibited by host country such as perishable items or alcohol must not be shipped.
g. I have been told that a parcel will typically take about 3 weeks to reach me, depending on where I am.
Thank you very much for your support!

Opening Post - 27 March 2008

2008-03-27T05:44:00.002-04:00

This blog contains information regarding personal experiences regarding my time in southern Sudan as part of “OP SAFARI” as part of a UN Peacekeeping operation. The views contained in this blog are personal views intended for family and friends, and are NOT indicative of Canadian government policy or UN policy.

Obviously, more information will follow when I am actually on the ground in Sudan.