Yaounde - Post Report Question and Answers
Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?
It would not be a top choice. - Jan 2020
I met some great people here and will miss them when we leave. Yaounde living is not easy, but I am glad we did it. I am also glad to be leaving. - Jun 2018
Yes, definitely, as long as I didn't have major medical problems or high school kids, although the latter may improve in coming years. - Apr 2017
Yes. I have learned a lot about the local culture and have come to understand and appreciate these warm and inviting people. - Apr 2014
Yes! - Jan 2014
No. - May 2012
Yes. - Sep 2011
If it were just my husband and I, or us with our 2 younger children, sure. You do learn to relax here. Having Westernized kids in middle and high school has made this a very difficult post though. - Mar 2010
Yes, it is Africa at its most raw state. If you like the exotic and the bizzare you will enjoy Cameroon. - Jan 2010
Yes, in a heartbeat. - Nov 2008
In a heartbeat. - Sep 2008
No. Although I have hopes for this post with the new embassy compound, new housing and new school director - I see a steady improvement if the security situation remains stable. - Jun 2008
Absolutely. We really enjoyed it and explored a lot more of the country than my colleagues. If you have an adventurous mindset and don't mind using the side of the road as a toilet, come on over. - Jun 2008
