Hi- 2 weeks ago I fell and broke my ankle while in Germany and had to have surgery. I can't put any weight on my foot for 6 weeks. The only crutches available here are the ones that you support with your forearms but they don't work with the use of only 1 foot. I had my parents send me some of the underarm crutches you see everyone use in the US. They sent them via USPS Express Mail to the campground we are staying at in Germany. We received an email that said the delivery was attempted on July 8. We personally witnessed the mailman deliver mail on the 8th and he had no package. He did not leave any type of notification either. The next day, we again watched him deliver the mail to the campground and again, no package. He was even asked about the package and said he knew nothing of it. We went to the local post office to ask about where our package might be and they said maybe the next town up. They said they could not look up the tracking number and basically couldn't help us. When we visited the other post office, they said they wouldn't have the package either. We also found the local mail distribution center where the carriers get their mail and head out on the trucks. They looked for the package there and couldn't find it either. They also said that they could not look up the tracking number. They also said they do not handle Express Mail and that it goes out on a special truck. What???? I am at a complete loss as of what to do... I can not leave my camper, or even hobble to the shower until I get those crutches from home. Does anyone have any ideas of who to contact or where to find out where my package could be? I tried to contact USPS and they haven't responded yet. Is it possible that with Express Mail, another company handles delivery such as DHL?
Thanks for any ideas or tips you may have! My trip is ticking away and I can't get out to enjoy it!