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South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Lima February 6th 2012

I spent the weekend in Lima, which was great fun. The journey from the refuge to central Lima Friday night was terrifying. But after an hours bus ride i got there safely to stay at one of the house mothers homes. During the day saturday i got to see the ´rich´part of Lima, being shown around the city and the beach. Also having a tour up Mount Cristobel where you could see the whole of Lima. A beautiful site. In the evening i went back to a different house mothers home in Puente Pedra, she had a lovely home with a large family, who all welcomed me nicely. The sons took me to play for a local team Ciudad Lima Atletico, where we won 2-0. It wass such a challenge in the tremendous heat but great ... read more
Some of the Children

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Lima February 2nd 2012

Still no Cargo, looking forward to it arrving, has 6 months worth of donations as well as my own. So will be great to see it arrive. Hopefully not long now...Once it arrives i can begin coaching outside the refuge in Las Laderas. Went to the swimming pool yesterday, was odd to find random people asking me for pictures with their babies. Aparently its due to the fact it is rare they see ´tourists´and grateful for any voluntary work. Everyone had such a great time, i baught everyone an ice cream, about 50 of them, which came to no more than 8 quid. I was in awe of how much i could get, could of purchased the whole stand. Today looks like it will be Volleyball for most of the people in our refuge. I´ve also ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Lima January 31st 2012

After a really long day of travelling Sunday, i arrived safely in Lima,As i entered Project Peru´s refuge i was greeted by over 50 children of all ages. Presented with banners and many hugs, everybody introduced themselves. It was an extroadinary moment. The refuge is a beautiful place, a place where any child in Peru would benefit... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Surrey » Guildford December 15th 2011

The Surrey Sports Park have helped support me on my trip to Peru. Providing me with essential equipment such as footballs, bibs, cones and t-shirts. Other parties such as Westfield football club have also shown great support by putting out press release (attached) Here is the press release link: url=http://www.surreysportspark.co.uk/news/newsandpress/2011/69758_battley_swaps_computers_for_south_america.htmhttp://www.surreysportspark.co.uk/news/newsandpress/2011/69758_battley_swaps_computers_for_south_america.htm... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Surrey » Guildford October 12th 2011

Please don't forget to visit www.justgiving.com/tom-battley to help me achieve my venture to Lima, Peru. It won't be long until this countdown runs out and i will be flying to the 3rd world to provide a footballing experience to underprivleged people of South America.... read more
Lima shanty town scene.1
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