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What main languages are spoken here?:

Arabic, Swahili, and English.

What type of money is used here?:

The Omani Rial.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A 1.5L bottle costs 300 Omani baisa. 

What was the best meal this week?:

On land, nearly every meal I have had here has been delicious! So my answer is all of them!

What music did I listen to this week?:

None… I listened to the music of the ocean…

What activity was the most fun this week?:

Launching my kayak as the sun rises, usually through breaking surf that ensures a chilly and wet start to each day!

What did I read this week?:

Field guide to the mammals of Oman.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

None apart from kayaking!

Other news from this week:

A flock of beautiful flamingoes flew overhead as I launched off the beach at sunrise. Even flying fish leapt over the deck of the kayak!