Tess' Journey to the Dominican Republic

Current Location

Ojeda, Barahona, Dominican Republic

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! 

Logbooks

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!

Journals

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!

Field Notes

One of the best parts of life in the Dominican Republic is the sense of community that each town has. 

Albums

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!