Woman selling bread, La Romana, Dominican Republic

Bread vendor outside Templo Cristiano Kabod in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
A woman sells bread from a display case on a street in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The building behind her, painted orange, bears the inscription "Templo Cristiano Kabod," indicating it is a Christian church. The presence of water tanks on the roof and the barbed wire fencing suggest a focus on security and self-sufficiency, common in areas with variable infrastructure. This type of street vending is a vital part of the local economy, providing access to goods and employment in communities across the Dominican Republic.
Photo taken in February 2016.
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