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What main languages are spoken here?:

Spanish is spoken here in Barranquilla and all over Colombia.

What type of money is used here?:

Colombian Pesos are used here. The current exchange rate is 3,000 Colombian Pesos to $1.00 U.S. Dollar.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water usually costs 500 pesos or 16 U.S. cents. 

What was the best meal this week?:

When I went to the beach, I ate fried plantains (patacones) and coconut rice (arroz con coco). They were delicious!

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listen to lots of Vallenato music, which is a popular Colombian style of folk music. Vallenato plays everywhere here, from the grocery store to the street.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I enjoyed leaving the city and going on a hike this weekend. Although it was very hot, it felt nice to get out in nature and enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city where I live.

What did I read this week?:

I started reading 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, who is a world-famous Colombian author.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I played frisbee with my friends on the beach.

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