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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language spoken in Ciudad de Mexico is Spanish. There are a lot of toursits in the city, so I heard a lot of English! 

What type of money is used here?:

Like all of Mexico, the Mexican peso is used in Ciudad de Mexico. The bills are so colorful they remind me of Monopoly money!

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Depending on the size, a bottle of water usually costs less than 20 pesos ($1 USD)!

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal this week was the quesadillas we had while on a trajinera in Xochimilco. Trajineras are colorful wooden boats. We  enjoyed our meal on the boat while listening to a Mariachi band and enjoying the beautiful scenery. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week I listened to Mariachi music while on board the trajineras and at the Ballet Folklorico. I also listened to Spanish music and to songs by some of my favorite artists. 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

While in Mexico CIty we went to a "Ballet Folklorico" at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Palace of Fine Arts. Ballet Folklorico is the term for traditional Mexican dances. The women wear very colorful dresses!

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