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What main languages are spoken here?:

Lao, although there are many students of the Hmong and Khmu ethnicities who speak Hmong and Khmu in Vientiane. Like many other big cities across the world, Vientiane is a diverse place when it comes to languages, cultures, and ethnicities.

What type of money is used here?:

Lao Kip! Some shops also accept Thai Baht and US dollars too.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

8,000 kip, or $1 USD

What was the best meal this week?:

Definitely Mussaman Curry with chicken and sticky rice at my favorite restaurant in Vientiane. It's called Pha Khao Lao (let's eat together).

What music did I listen to this week?:

A song called Take Me to Your Heart, which is a song by a Danish band from 1991. It was never very popular in the US but it is still very popular in Southeast Asia! If there's karaoke with my Lao friends, this song will be played at least once, without a doubt.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

We went to a cat cafe! It's a coffee shop with about 8 cats who roam the shop, sitting on customer's laps and getting pampered.

What did I read this week?:

I've actually been listening to Harry Potter on audiobooks this week instead of reading. I've never tried audiobooks before, but they're great for long road trips!

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