The Visa application is quite a process, so start ASAP and make it the first priority. They do A LOT of walking, so good, comfy shoes is important.They wear them out, so 3-4 pairs between dress shoes and black tennis shoes. Cole Haans and Eccos have held up nicely. Black tennis shoes for pday. There are not a lot of good shoe purchasing places, so send the shoes with the missionary.
There is a water purifyer in every apartment, so you can fill a water bottle there.
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Most parents send their Elders with at least 1 suit (most countries in South America only wear suits to church and meetings) and around 8–10 golf pants. Families are sending more shirts because of heat and humidity — 12–14 is the average. Note for Sisters serving in Brazil: feminine hygiene products are expensive there and tampons are often considered taboo. Be prepared to send a good supply with your Sister Missionary.
This is a very comfortable, durable shoe that missionaries serving all over have loved!
Serve shirts have a ventilation panel in the side of the shirt making them noticeably more breathable. Missionaries serving in hot or humid places absolutely RAVE about this feature. The most popular shirt for hot-climate missions, for sure.