Our day ends at 4pm. The shops all close nowish, not that that’s our reason for climbing into bed; it’s our day of rest.

We spent the day with a South African couple from The Church, they took us to the local mall, fed us and showed us some good places to shop. They’ve been here for a year and have a bit more experience than us.

The other couple we connected with The Church is a young married couple — much like us — from Hungry, they’ve been here for about 2 years now. We’re keen to get to know them. The girl works for Google, so Ken and I were both, obviously, intrigued. They’ve promised to take us on a hike when the weather eases off a bit more.

The most interesting thing about The Church is really the vast diversity. Every third person is black, something we didn’t expect from a white-majority country (especially when that wasn’t even the norm in South Africa for us). They’re from all over the world, Nigeria, Botswana, England, and Brazil. It’s truly magical to be a foreigner in a place where you’re almost at home in your differentness.

We have a rough plan for the days that follow, get an appointment for my PPS number (like a tax or social security number), get Kendal’s passport stamped, buy some real things and maybe apply for jobs.
I’ve been telling people that I’m in media — and while I technically am, I’m still fairly undecided about my path here. I’ve started telling people that I’m looking for any work while I write my book. That feels right to say. Maybe I’ll start saying “I’m a writer”. (I do have a blog and all).

We’re dreaming, Ken and I. Still, the possibilities feel endless.

With love, From Dublin.
Cheylin

Hi! 👋🏻

We’re Ken & Chey – a young South African couple currently exploring Ireland.

We’re adventurers, writers, musicians, tech nerds and vloggers who love Jesus and coffee. This is our adventure and we’re so excited to share it with you.

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