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What main languages are spoken here?:

Here in South Africa, the main languages are English and Afrikaans.

What type of money is used here?:

South African money is called rand.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs about five rand, which equals roughly $0.35 USD.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal this week was a lunch consisting of strawberries and gelato next to a canal in Venice, Italy.

What music did I listen to this week?:

Inspired by this week's safari, I've been listening to the Lion King soundtrack!

What activity was the most fun this week?:

The most fun activity I have participated in this week has been driving around South Africa (on the other side of the road) for a few days of safari.

What did I read this week?:

This week, I'm re-reading an old favorite, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

This week, I played the card game "War" with my friend Eva.

Other news from this week:

I learned to drive on the opposite side of the road this week!