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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main language here is Italian, but I have been able to get away with speaking Spanish because it is so similar.

What type of money is used here?:

They use euros, as do all 27 countries in the European Union do.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

If you are sitting at a table and trying to pay for water at a restaurant, it ranges from 6 euros to 8. If you are buying a single bottle of water from a store it is 1 to 3 euros. 

What was the best meal this week?:

A sandwich I had in Florence was amazing. It was focaccia with mozzarella, tomato, basil and prosciutto. Focaccia is a flat Italian bread with a lot of olive oil and salt. It’s baked in a pan, so it comes out thick and soft inside with a golden, slightly crispy top. The sandwich also had balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Normally I would have skipped the vinegar and oil because I eat them with almost every meal but they made the sandwich perfect. I am still thinking about how good it was! The mozzarella here really is the best thing I have had. On top of that, the portions are huge.

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week I listened to a lot of Italian music, mostly oldies. I started listening to the music because of my host sister, who really likes that kind of music. I also listened to a lot of Spanish music.

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