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What main languages are spoken here?:

English is spoken here.

What type of money is used here?:

The United Kingdom uses the pound sterling. The symbol is £.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

One costs about £1. 

What was the best meal this week?:

I had a delicious steak pie with gravy and mashed potatoes! Savory pies are very common here.

What music did I listen to this week?:

Country music! My British friends were eager to hear “real" American music.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I loved training with the swim team here. Everywhere I go, I find an excuse to get in the water!

What did I read this week?:

I did lots of reading for my international security courses, probably about 200 pages so far!

What games or sports did I play this week?:

I did water polo, lifesaving training and skeet shooting.

Other news from this week:

On my way abroad I stopped to see some friends of mine who I've known since fifth grade. They now live in North Carolina! We spent time in Winston-Salem and Charlotte where we hiked and went rock climbing.