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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language spoken in Cajamarca is Spanish. Each region of Peru speaks Spanish a little bit differently!

What type of money is used here?:

The money used in Peru is called Soles. People use a lot of coins, and the bills are very colorful!

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs one and a half Soles. One US dollar is equal to three and a half Soles, so a bottle of water costs about forty cents!

What was the best meal this week?:

Yesterday for lunch I ate papa rellenas. It is a potato that is fried and then stuffed with chicken. It's one of my favorite foods in Peru!

What music did I listen to this week?:

In Peru, people listen to two main types of music: cumbia and huayno. Both types of music are for dancing, and during parties, people dance a lot!

What activity was the most fun this week?:

My favorite activity this week was going on a hike with my host sisters. They had a lot of fun picking up random plants and animals and showing them to me.

What did I read this week?:

Right now, I am reading a book in English called "A Stranger in a Strange Land". It is a book about a person from Mars who comes to Earth!

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