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What main languages are spoken here?:

Here in Barcelona, people speak Castellano (Spanish), and Catalán, a local language in this region of Spain. Catalán is an interesting language with a mix of Spanish and French sounds. More than nine million people in Spain speak Catalán.

What type of money is used here?:

The Euro is the currency used all around Spain. It looks very different from the dollar, and the value is just about the same.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs 1.60 euros, which is 1.75 U.S. dollars. Very similar!

What was the best meal this week?:

I really enjoyed eating gazpacho, a tomato soup made with other vegetables, that is served cold. We put it in a mug and drink it like coffee!

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to Taylor Swift's new album, in addition to Rosalía, a popular singer from Spain.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The best thing I did this week was go to the Correfoc Festival, which translates to "Fire Run" festival. This was a festival to celebrate a Virgin Saint. There were fireworks, street demonstrations and many exciting people to share it with.

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