Weekends are spent going for walks, playing badminton, meeting friends for coffee or a meal, and seeking buses and lifts to visit surrounding villages and countryside. It is a pleasant town to live in, and the new culture and pace of life are providing an inspiring and happy experience. I have adapted very easily to life in Jimma. I enjoy learning about local culture and customs. The language, food, shopping, daily travel and relationships have quickly become part of my normal life.
People are hospitable, but also proud and independent.