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What main languages are spoken here?:

Spanish! 

What type of money is used here?:

U.S. dollars are used.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs anywhere from 65 cents to $1.00. 

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I ate was squash soup with vegetables. I helped my host mom cook the soup. It was extremely delicious. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to cumbia, bachata, and salsa. I also heard a lot of reggeton. 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The most fun activity was hiking up a mountain that has seven casacades!  I went with my friend and host family.

What did I read this week?:

I read the newspaper called La Gaceta, the main newspaper form Latacunga. 

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I actually played soccer this week with my host family and my friend. It was very fun! Do you play soccer? Is soccer a very popular sport like in Ecuador? 

Other news from this week:

No other news this week—  more soon!