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What main languages are spoken here?:

Spanish

What type of money is used here?:

euros 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Here, a bottle of water costs from 0.5 to 1 euro. In dollars, this is $0.56 to $1.12 U.S. dollars. Unlike in the U.S., drinking water in public is not free.

What was the best meal this week?:

Yesterday, I ate pulpo a la gallega which translates to Galician-style octopus. I love seafood, and the octopus was cut into little bites, covered with paprika, salt and olive oil.

What music did I listen to this week?:

Since it was the Fiesta de Los Tres Reyes Magos, I listened to a lot of Christmas music like “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano!

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I loved walking around and exploring the city of Pamplona because it gave me a chance to learn all the street names and become familiar with my new city!

What did I read this week?:

While I walked around, I read all of the street signs and shop names out loud to myself in Spanish because I want to improve my Spanish pronunciation.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I played a card game called Speed with my Spanish friends. It’s a two-player game where you win by getting rid of your cards first.

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