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What main languages are spoken here?:

There are two main languages spoken in Ourense. The first is Spanish, because we are in Spain. The second is called Galician, Gallego (in Spanish), or Galego (in Galician). Galician is the official language of Galicia, which is the region Ourense is located. Galician sounds similar to Spanish, but has a mix of Portugese in it, too. 

What type of money is used here?:

Spain is a country that is part of the European Union, so, we use the euro here. 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

In Ourense, a bottle of water is almost always less than 1 Euro. That said, water is not free at restaurants like it is back home. If you would like filtered water, you'll have to pay!

What was the best meal this week?:

I've been into pastries recently! Ourense has many great cafes and bakeries, and it is very easy to get fresh bread and other treats everyday. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

I've been listening to a lot of music in Spanish recently! My favorite artists are Bad Bunny, Karol G, Gypsy Kings, and Maná.

What activity was the most fun this week?:

This week, my apartment had some visitors! Three friends from A Coruña visited us in Ourense. A Coruña is a city on the coast of Spain.

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