A Day in the Life

A typical day in the life of a Peace Corps education volunteer living in the campo (countryside) of the Dominican Republic.

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Dominican Republic
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When my tinaco (water storage container) runs out of water, my neighbor helps me refill it using a bombita (pump/generator) that connects to the pipes
A picture of my laundry machine; after I wash my clothes, I hang them up to dry in the sun
A neighbor's horse grazing in my yard; many of the people in my town own horses and use them for transportation and work
A street dog visits my patio
Yaroa is my favorite Dominican street food -- french fries covered in ketchup, mustard, mayo, and ground chicken!
Dinner time! Reading a book on my porch with a bowl of rice, veggies, and fried eggs

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