Here are some answers to some commonly asked questions about my day-to-day life. This week was spring break, so things looked a little different from usual, but fun nonetheless!







Hi! My name is Tess Penders, and I am working as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Barahona region of the Dominican Republic. I am so excited to share this journey of a lifetime with you!
Here are some answers to some commonly asked questions about my day-to-day life. This week was spring break, so things looked a little different from usual, but fun nonetheless!
My home here in the Dominican Republic is my happy place. "Home" looks very different here than it did in the U.S., but I love it just the same. Here's a glimpse into what that looks like!
One of the best parts of life in the Dominican Republic is the sense of community that each town has.
This album shares a quick example of a day in my life! This series of photos was taken while I was living with my host mom, Gloria, at the very beginning of my time here in Ojeda!