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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language in Portugal is Portuguese but most of the people also speak English.  

What type of money is used here?:

Since Portugal is part of the European Union, an affiliated group of European countries, the currency they use is the euro. The symbol for the euro is €.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs around €1.15, which is approximately $1. 

What was the best meal this week?:

My favorite meal this week was the famous Portuguese pastries, Belém pastries.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I had the chance to see live Fado played on the streets of Lisbon. Fado is a traditional Portuguese music that includes stringed instrument players and a singer.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

My favorite activity this week was walking around the Lisbon streets and taking in the beautiful scenery. 

What did I read this week?:

This week I read a lot of newspaper articles about the current events taking place in France. 

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I haven't played any games or sports this week. I've mainly been walking around the city. Most days I walked 13 miles!

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