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What main languages are spoken here?:

Dutch is the main language spoken here, though many people speak English too.

What type of money is used here?:

They use Euros here.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs about one euro eighty cents. How much do you think that is in U.S. dollars?

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I had this week was a sweet potato burrito I made from scratch! I really enjoy cooking something warm and filling as the temperature outside gets colder.

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week I listened to rock music. I found out that a lot of my Dutch colleagues know American rock music, they can even sing along to most of the words.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The most fun activity I did this week was go bowling with some friends here. The Dutch people told me that there is a stereotype that Americans go bowling a lot.

What did I read this week?:

I read a book called "The Book of General Ignorance" that is about busting common myths.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I took a rock climbing course this week which was really fun! However, it was all taught in Dutch so I had to pay close attention to make sure that I was following all the rules correctly.

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