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What main languages are spoken here?:

In Italy, Italian is mostly spoken, though English is not uncommon either. In Switzerland, French, Italian and German are spoken and taught, though most people know English, too. Lastly, the main language of the Netherlands is Dutch, but almost everyone can speak English really well.

What type of money is used here?:

In both Italy and Netherlands, people use the euro. In Switzerland, the Swiss franc is used.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

In Italy and Switzerland, a bottle of water costs anywhere between 1.50 to 2.50 euros, which is about 1.72 to 2.87 U.S. dollars. Switzerland is an expensive country to live in, and I saw one bottle of water costing almost five Swiss francs, which is 5.11 U.S. dollars! Crazy!

What was the best meal this week?:

I had cheese fondue in Switzerland! They are mostly known for their chocolate and cheese. We had two types of cheese fondue with apples, grapes, boiled potatoes and bread.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to Shallow by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from the movie "A Star is Born." I loved that movie! I highly recommend it.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

Going up a mountain in the Alps was the best. We went up the mountain to about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level in a cable car.

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