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What main languages are spoken here?:

Spanish and Galician are the main languages spoken here.

What type of money is used here?:

The Euro is the currency used here.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A one-person bottle of water at my local restaurant costs about two euros.

What was the best meal this week?:

This week I made filloas (Galician crepes) with my Galician class. It was more of a dessert than a meal, but I definitely ate my fill!

What music did I listen to this week?:

Most stores here actually play American pop music, but I also listened to some reggaeton that my students recommended and some boleros, which are Spanish love songs usually slow enough for me to understand.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I really enjoyed making filloas with my Galician class and learning about their significance to Carnaval, the festive season that marks the start of Lent before Easter.

What did I read this week?:

I am reading El Juego de Ender (Ender's Game) by Orson Scott Card right now. I've read it before in English, but it's so cool to read it again in Spanish!

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I played handball with the gym class at my school.

Other news from this week:

My neighbor just got a new dog!

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