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What main languages are spoken here?:

I’ve primarily come across Norwegian and English.

What type of money is used here?:

The Norsk krone is used in Tromsø.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs about 300 kroner (or about $3 USD).

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal was at Wedeb’s Restaurant, an Ethiopian restaurant serving traditional and abundant food. Vegetables, legumes, stews and sauces were all served on a spongey-textured bread called injera.  

What music did I listen to this week?:

Due to lacking internet coverage, I listened to podcasts of previously downloaded concerts (specifically of Julia Jacklin, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Nao and Weyes Blood.) I also noticed Celine Dion and Elton John playing as I was swimming in Tromsø Badet.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

Perhaps it’s not one singular activity, but I enjoyed traveling to eastern Norway with friends. We snowshoed, stopped at a park, ate at a diner-like setting, took a ferry with incredible views, and got to know one another. I enjoyed the collective newness of the experience and seeing the variety of the terrain.

What did I read this week?:

Despite bringing two books, I only read signs of where I needed to go this week.

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