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What main languages are spoken here?:

Mandarin Chinese, Hokkien

What type of money is used here?:

The currency used in Taiwan are the Taiwanese National Dollars. Most people pay with paper money or coins for amounts smaller than $100NTD, however some people also use their phones to tap and pay.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water usually costs around $25NDT, which is roughly $0.81USD. 

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal I had this week was at a hot pot restaurant. As the name suggests, there is a large pot of hot broth in the center of the table, surrounded by different meats and vegetables. You choose what you want to eat and cook it yourself in the broth. 

What music did I listen to this week?:

American Punk Rock!

What activity was the most fun this week?:

Definitely the mountaintop cafe! Overlooking the city of Taichung and the nearby mountains made it an exciting and memorable experience.

What did I read this week?:

While I didn’t do much reading, I watched YouTube videos about the atmospheric conditions that create hurricanes. 

What games or sports did I play this week?:

This week, I had the chance to play basketball and go swimming.