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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language is Mongolian, but people speak Kazakh, Russian, and English as well. 

What type of money is used here?:

The currency is the tugrik (MNT). 1 USD is 2,559 MNT.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Usually between 1,000 and 2,000 tugrik.

What was the best meal this week?:

My favorite meal this week was the big dish of pasta I ate when I got back from horseback riding. I was so sore and tired, and eating a bowl full of pumpkin gnocchi was just what I needed!

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week I listened to a lot of jazz, including songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and Louis Armstrong. 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

My favorite activity this week was horseback riding! We rode for two and a half hours through the countryside. It was a good thing I had dressed in many warm layers, because it was incredibly cold. My horse was quite spirited, and always wanted to be at the front of the pack. 

What did I read this week?:

I am still reading my book Silk Roads, which is a history of the area, including Mongolia. I also read part of a book called The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran. This is a beautiful book that my friend gave me before I left.

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