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What main languages are spoken here?:

Spanish is the main language spoken here.

What type of money is used here?:

The Colombian peso (COP) is used here. They use the same symbol as the US dollar ($).

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A standard bottle of water costs around $1000 (approximately 32 cents in US dollars).

What was the best meal this week?:

This week I went to a vegan restaurant and had a very yummy spicy rice dish. It had mushrooms, tofu, green onions, falafel and of course rice. There are a lot of good restaurants in my neighborhood, and I've been enjoying exploring and trying new food.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I've been listening to a lot of pop music this week. I gave a lesson to my students on pop music and music videos, and we listened to Umbrella by Rihanna with my students. I always like listening to Rihanna, Lady Gaga and SZA.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

My friend and I went to the Fernando Botero museum, and I really enjoyed it. We looked at beautiful art, and I learned more about the famous artist Fernando Botero, who is known for painting large people, objects and animals. I also got to see his iconic paintings!

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