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What main languages are spoken here?:

We are currently in northern India, where Hindi is, by far, the most widely spoken language. It has been a little harder to find other people here who speak fluent English, but getting around is still very possible.

What type of money is used here?:

The Indian rupee is used here and everywhere else in India. Right now, 1 US dollar = 73 Indian rupees.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water here costs about 20 rupees, or about 27 cents. This is the same price as a water bottle in Bengaluru. So far, water bottles cost the same amount everywhere that we have been in India.

What was the best meal this week?:

My friends and I tried a yogurt drink called lassi, which was very delicious. They sprinkled pistachios and pomegranate seeds on the top of my drink and I enjoyed every bit of it!

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week, I heard a beautiful song called "Dhadak Title Track" from a movie called Dhadak that was released in July of this year. I have never seen the film, but hearing this song makes me want to see the movie!

What activity was the most fun this week?:

We have traveled to so many amazing places this week, but one of the most exciting experiences in Varanasi was when we visited a Muslim mosque.

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