only shop on the Island --also when the ship comes it brings not only mail, but canned food, videos, books and magazines, medical items.. Mail is not delivered, but names are read out at the Post Office, and is collected by the recipient on the spot.l
What to buy: The Island Store imports and sells a variety of foodstuffs, household equipment and clothing.
What to pay: Well about ten lbs of potatoes. Up until the 1950 the Island had no money and the medium of exchange was a medium potato
Updated Sep 6, 2002
The world most remote Post office
What to buy: Beautiful samps
What to pay: the face value of the stamp
Written Nov 18, 2006
Address: Tristan da Cunha, via capetown TDCU 1ZZ
Website: http://www.tristandc.com/shops.php
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The world most remote Post office Beautiful samps the face value of the stamp

Q: I would like to inquire about the prices of beer at your lovely Albatross establishment. Also I was wondering about your local...

A: Have a look at the official Tristan da Cunha website, which will give you a great deal of information: http://www.tristandc.com/visitsadmin.php The currency is GBP...
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