Swimming lessons at home in the UK are part of the school curriculum and usually supplemented with private lessons.  I must admit, being able to swim was something I took for granted until I arrived in Huanchaco, Peru.

Otra Cosa Network arranged for swimming lessons to be provided for the children of El Comedor during the summer holidays by Bryan Avery.  Bryan is a volunteer with a passion for swimming and a keen interest in teaching this skill.

Can’t really believe it was three years ago that I said to Jody I have found your perfect job in Perú, Cooking/Helping/Waiter At A Vegetarian Restaurant and I was emailing Regina from Otra Cosa Network about running swimming classes in Perú.  So the seed was planted and our trip to South America was taking shape.

Then whilst we were travelling across North America in August last year I made contact with Beata (Bibi) to reconnect with the NGO (charity) Otra Cosa Network.