What are the best ways to stay in touch with our friends and family back home?
There are many choices readily available. Telephones are in service in most homes now or may be installed with just a short delay. AT&T, MCI and Bell Canada have “800” services that connect to the U.S. and Canada. Many residents communicate with family members via fax or email. Outgoing letters and documents may be sent in the Mexican mail service, or for more rapid delivery, many local organizations have a U.S. mail drop off box in the office for their members. The next member leaving for the border then delivers all of the mail (with U.S. stamps affixed) into the U.S. Postal system. Mail Boxes, Etc. has expedited delivery by developing links between their local office and San Diego, CA and Laredo, TX. Federal Express, UPS and DHL all pick up and deliver overnight packages daily at Lakeside.
