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What main languages are spoken here?:

English and Swahili are the official languages in Kenya, but there are also over sixty indigenous languages.

What type of money is used here?:

Kenyans use Kenyan shillings (KSH). 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water usually costs 50 KSH or about $0.40 USD. 

What was the best meal this week?:

This week, my favorite meal was a chicken and mango rice bowl. My roommate and I cooked them after we bought mangoes from a local seller on the street. The mangoes in Kenya are delicious.

What music did I listen to this week?:

I've been listening to some bongo flava, a type of Tanzanian music.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I really enjoyed teaching this week. I had my students play a new learning game, and they seemed to love this approach.

What did I read this week?:

I read some poems by Mary Oliver and my Swahili textbook.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

My roommate and I swam at our pool and exercised at our gym this week.

Other news from this week:

I found a café here that serves iced coffee! I love to drink coffee, and I didn't think I would find it where I live, so I have gone to the café many times.