Ride in line taxis which are also called blue donkeys they are minibus with sliding doors on one side which carries 12 to 15 people. They are easy to identify because of their blue and white colors. An average trip with a line taxi in a day will cost one less than $50. Through the frequent interaction while using the line taxis brings togetherness to the people.
The urge to learn the Amharic language is quite unstoppable when you step in Ethiopia. A written Amharic is based on a consonant-sound combination that makes up a syllabary, which is so keen on alphabets but has over two hundred words. The more you mingle with the locals, the better you learn the fascinating and elegant language. The Ethiopians are always happy when they hear someone speak Amharic and are always patient and willing to give a hand.
Great climate in the country makes a country so ideal for residential. The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months twelve months with 30 days each and a final month has five or six days in a leap year. The days are always sunny and warm with average temperatures of about 75 to 90 degrees. The rainy seasons are always between June and September.
The Ethiopian capital has some luxurious places with marble buildings and high-class homes. However, there are many poor places with some poor aspects of life; for example, a toilet paper is not flushed down the toilet somewhat it’s dropped into a waste bucket for disposal. The idea of not flushing the toilet with the toilet paper in it is meant to avoid blockage in plumbing. There are minimal power shortages in the country making the power supply in the nation reliable.
The countries living standards are quite average to accommodate both poor and rich. The farm products sold in the markets are always fresh directly from the farmers. The products are cheaper than most of the countries in Africa. Every variety of food is available in the country, so it all depends on you on what you feel like having on a given day and time.
