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What main languages are spoken here?:

Turkish is the main language here, but there are some international students at my school who speak Arabic. 

What type of money is used here?:

Turkish Lira (TRY).

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

8.7 TRY or 0.21 USD.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I had this week was a Turkish breakfast in Bodrum! My Turkish breakfast included honey, bread, hard boiled eggs, vegetables and olives, but what is included varies depending on where you are in the country. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

Lately, I have listened to a lot of Sabrina Carpenter! I have also been listening to some Turkish music that my students reccomended. I even went to a Duman concert. 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

My friends and I visited Bodrum Castle, which was built in 1402 by the Knights of Saint John! It was later taken over by the Ottoman Empire. Both the view and the history were amazing. 

What did I read this week?:

My Turkish textbook has taken up all of my reading time.

What games or sports did I play this week?:

Tavla! It is a table game that is called Backgammon. 

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