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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main languages spoken here are Tetun, Portugues, Bahasa (Indonesia) and the different local languages. 

What type of money is used here?:

The U.S. currency is also used here in Timor. However, the $1 is not accepted, and Timor has it's on version of coin change. 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

For the small 600ml bottle of water, it is .25c, and it is .50c for the big 1.5L of water. 

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal this week was a fish curry with rice that my host sister made! She loves to cook, and it definitely shows. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week, I listened to gospel music.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The most fun activity was traveling to Dili, the capital of Timor for a Peace Corps meeting. It's great to see all the other Peace Corps volunteers at these meetings. 

What did I read this week?:

This week, I'm reading the Bible. One of my goals during my free time is to read the entire Bible before I leave Timor. 

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I hosted and played in a Peace Corps volunteers' bingo game during my Peer Support Network meeting.

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