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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main languages spoken around me were Hungarian and English. I heard some Russian at the horse show as well. 

What type of money is used here?:

This week I used Hungarian Forints, or HUF. 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs anywhere between 150-300 HUF, which is about $0.75 to $1.25 in American currency.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I had this week was an a lamb tiki masala when I went out for the monthly dinner with the company for whom I am interning. We went to a really delicious Indian curry house. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week I listened to all types of music! I heard some rock, rap, electronic, folk, and pop music. 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

Some fun activities I did this week included going to a horse show in the countryside, visiting an ancient Turkish thermal bath, and visiting a Christmas market. It would be hard to chose my favorite because they were all so enjoyable!

What did I read this week?:

I read a Polish play for my Hungarian literature class called Tango, by Slawomir Mrozek. 

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I played some pick-up soccer with friends on Saturday.

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