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Trip to Ireland 2018

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A photo of a hand holding up a sketchbook. On the left page is a drawing of morphmaker standing with some sheep on a hill. A title on the page says, "Ireland 2018." On the right page is a drawing of a map of Ireland. The title on top says, "Itinerary." The map shows that morphmaker spent Days 1 through 4 in Dublin, then spent Days 4 through 8 in Galway, and then returned to Dublin for Days 8 and 9. Below the map is a title that says, "Travelers." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker that says, "me: looking forward to the weather, sheep, ponies, gluten-free options, Connemara National Park." Underneath that is a drawing of morphmaker's sister that says, "my sister: looking forward to unplugging, taking a break from the bustle and weather."
A photograph of a page in a sketchbook. There are four panels of a gate attendant at an airport making announcements. She's saying, "Now that we've boarded the Premium and Priority passengers, we'd like to wlecome aboard the cattle, the meatbags, the pieces of crap. We'll squeeze your fat asses in as best we can. Line up like the common sheeple you are in the general boarding lane."
A photograph of a sketchbook. The top of the page says, "Day 1, Dublin, 58ºF." A morale bar indicates that morale is a little less than a neutral face. A caption says, "12:29PM. After taking a long bus ride from the airport, we dropped our bags off and walked along the Liffey River." A sketch below the caption shows morphmaker and morphmaker's sister walking next to the river.
A photograph of a sketchbook. The caption on top says, "12:57 PM. Lunch at PHX Bistro." Below the caption are two drawings of meals. On the left is a salad with chicken. On the right is butternut squash risotto. Below those drawings is a caption that says, "1:54 PM. The Hungry Tree." Below the caption is a sketch of a tree that has grown around a bench.
A photograph of a sketchbook. The caption at the top of the page says, "2:29 PM. Grocery shopping at Fresh." Below the caption are drawings of three foods: bananas, yogurt, and water. Below the drawings is a caption that says, "We keep getting dive-bombed by bees as we walk to the Airbnb. Below the caption is a drawing of morphmaker grabbing onto morphmaker's sister in fear as a bee flies at them.
A photograph of a sketchbook. The captions on top of the page say, "Day 2. Dublin. 59ºF" and a drawing of a cloud. The morale bar drawn below that is high, almost reaching a smiling face. A caption below says "10:30 AM." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker in bed. morphmaker's sister says, "It says 80% chance of rain today." morphmaker replies, "Thank God."
A photograph of a sketchbook. The caption at the top of the page says, "1 PM. Trinity College and the Long Room." Below the caption is a drawing of morphmaker in contemplation while staring at a bust in a library. A caption says, "Trinity College considered suing George Lucas in 2002 because the Jedi Temple Library looked very similar. I did my best Jedi impression."
A photograph of a sketchbook. The caption at the top of the page says, "2:15 PM. Oscar Wilde statue." Below that is a drawing of the Oscar Wilde statue. A caption below that says, "3:09 PM. Nando's." Below that is a drawing of chicken and fries.
A photo of a sketchbook. The caption at the top of the page says, "4:07 PM. Walked around the Creative Quarter and saw a jewelry store called:" Below that is a drawing of a store sign that says, "Gollum's Precious." Below that is a caption that says, "5 PM. Took some crêpes to go." Below this a drawing of morphmaker and morphmaker's sister grabbing each other in fright as a bee flies towards them.
A photograph of a sketchbook. The drawing on the page looks like the "free PC check" meme but instead it says, "Bees? On my vacation? It's more likely than you think. Free PC check!" Next to those words is a drawing of morphmaker with a weary expression.
Photograph of a sketchbook. The captions at the top of the page say, "Day 3. Dublin. 69ºF." There's a drawing of a bright sun next to the caption. Below the caption, the morale bar is low, hovering between a frowny face and a neutral face. The caption below the morale bar says, "Walked a total of 7.5 miles." There are two comic panels below the caption. Panel 1: A young morphmaker is excited and picking up a shoulder bag. The caption says, "Me in Europe in 2012 at 6AM:" morphmaker is saying, "So many things to do today!" Panel 2: morphmaker is lying in bed and groaning. The caption says, "Me in Europe in 2018 at 11:30am:"
A photo of a sketchbook. The caption at the top of the page says, "3:16 PM. Café Gray in Greystones." Below that is a labeled drawing of an apple almond cake with butter. Below that is a caption that says, "Left my bag there, so we had to double back before beginning our trek from Greystones to Bray." Below that is a drawing of distant sheep in the background with dense bushes in the foreground. A caption at the bottom says, "4:36 PM. Hot. Tired. Spot sheep in the distance, but too busy fending off bees to get a good look."
A photo of a sketchbook. A caption at the top of the page says, "5:14 PM. Morale at an all-time low. Made it to the cliffs view. Still 30-40 minutes away from Bray." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker looking sweaty and exhausted and leaning on a wall overlooking the water. Below that is a caption that says, "7:23 PM. Gluten-free fish 'n chips from Beshof Bros. in Dublin. Gorged myself." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker inhaling fish and chips.
A photo of a sketchbook. A caption at the top of the page says, "Dark thoughts during our walk:" Below that is a drawing of a person walking next to a happy, prancing dog. morphmaker and morphmaker's sister walk behind them in the background with swollen aching feet. morphmaker's sister says, "That dog is so fucking happy."
A photo of a sketchbook. The captions at the top of the page say, "Day 4. Dublin to Galway. 55ºF." There's a cloud drawn next to the temperature. The morale bar below the caption is high and reaching close to a smiley face. The caption below that says, "11:25 AM. Took the train from Dublin to Galway." Below that is a drawing of a field with cows and sheep. Captions on the drawing say, "10 out of 10" and "Lots of sheep."
A photo of a sketchbook. A caption at the top of the page says, "6:40 PM. Dinner at Hooked near our Airbnb. Had a delicious 'hooked fish pie.'" Below that is a drawing of hooked fish pie. Below that is a caption that says, "8:00 PM. Met a lot of cats on the way back." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker and morphmaker's sister walking together. A cat is passing them going in the other direction. morphmaker says, "Good evening!" and the cat replies, "Good evening." A caption below that says, "10 PM. Realized I left my pajama shirt in Dublin. What is wrong with me on this trip?"
A photo of a two-page spread in a sketchbook. At the top of the left page are captions that say, "Day 5. Galway. 59ºF." There's a drawing of a sun next to the temperature. The morale bar is very low, close to the frowning face. A caption below says, "Walked 13.7 miles." Below that is a drawing of a map of Inishmore. Several points on the map show where the travelers walked and have captions and drawings. First stop is the pier, with a caption that says, "11:08 AM. Arrive at Inishmore. Decide to walk." There's a drawing of a person asking morphmaker and morphmaker's sister if they want a bus tour. morphmaker says, "No thank you." Next is a caption that says, "11:49 AM. A cow came right up to a stone wall to greet us." There's a drawing of a cow under the caption. Then towards the middle of the map is a caption that says, "1:30 PM. Lunch at the café. Grabbed the last of the smoked salmon." There's a drawing of the café next to the caption. Then there's a caption that says, "2:24 PM. Continue to Dùn Aonghasa, an ancient structure that no one is sue what its purpose was. Fatigue has set in, but the ferry leaves at 5 PM." There's a drawing of Dùn Aonghasa. Next is a drawing of morphmaker and sister walking on the side of the road while someone gestures to them from a car. The caption says, "3:30 PM. Headed back to pier on aching, swollen feet. Realized cars passing are waving in thanks, not making rude gestures." Next is a drawing of morphmaker and sister running from bees. A caption says, "3:45 PM. Bees." Next is a drawing of a sandwich and fries. The caption says, "7:00 PM. Back in Galway. Gluten-free chicken pineapple burgers at Quay Street Kitchen."
A photo of a sketchbook. There's a drawing on the page of morphmaker and morphmaker's sister walking towards a crow pecking at something on the ground. morphmaker says, "Look—a crow eating shit." morphmaker's sister starts singing, "It's the circle of life..."
A photo of a sketchbook. The captions at the top of the page say, "Day 6. Galway. 55ºF." A cloud is drawn next to the temperature. The morale bar is very high, almost reaching the smiley face. A caption below that says, "9:30 AM. Departed for our bus tour of Connemara." There's a drawing below that of Gerry. Captions next to Gerry say, "Our tour guide Gerry. He taught us a lot about Ireland! He also sang us 3 songs, including 'Galway Girl.'"
A photo of a sketchbook. A caption at the top of the page says, "10:30 AM. Patrick Pearse's cottage." Below that is a drawing of Patrick Pearse's cottage. Below that is a caption that says, "11 AM to 1 PM. Peat bogs, The Sky Road, and little fishing villages." Below that is a drawing of Gerry holding peat and a caption that says, "Gerry shows us some peat."
A photo of a sketchbook. A caption at the top of the page says, "1:30 PM. Lunch at tea room in Connemara National Park." Next to the caption is a drawing of a sandwich and a brownie. Below that is a drawing of morphmaker's sister climbing up stairs in a forest. The captions next to the drawing say, "2:30 PM. Poetry trail and wandering around the park. 4 to 6 PM. A bridge John Wayne sat on, Kylemore Abbey, and train cars from Orient Express at Glenlo Abbey Hotel."
A photo of a sketchbook. The captions at the top of the page say, "Day 7. Galway. 55ºF." There's a drawing of a sun peeking from behind a cloud next to the temperature. The morale bar is halfway between a neutral face and a smiley face. A caption below that says, "12 PM. Slept in, then visited the Galway City Museum." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker looking at signage about The Easter Rising. A caption says, "It's free, but we didn't learn anything there that Gerry hadn't told us the day before."
A photo of a sketchbook. At the top of the page is a caption that says, "1:30 PM. Lunch at Esquires." Below that is a drawing of a piece of toast with cheese and a tomato on top of it. Below that is a caption that says, "2:30 PM. Shopping and book browsing. We bought:" Below that is a drawing of a hat, two scarves, and a box of whiskey toffee.
A photo of a sketchbook. A caption at the top of the page says, "6:30 PM. Sister's knee hurts. We eat dinner at Neo." Below that is a drawing of a takeout container with chopsticks in it. A caption next to it says, "Wasn't a fan of their gimmick that the food is brought out in takeout containers."
A photo of a sketchbook. The captions at the top of the page say, "Day 8. Galway to Dublin. 56ºF." There's a drawing of a sun peeking out from behind a cloud next to the temperature. The morale bar is high, very close to a smiley face. A caption below that says, "2 PM. After arriving back in Dublin by train, we went to the National Gallery. It's free, and they stored our bags for free." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker looking at the museum map. morphmaker says, "Hey... this painting looks so much like Graham Norton!" Next to that is a drawing of the painting of Graham Norton. A caption below says, "It was Graham Norton. Painted by Gareth Reid, his cousin. We bought a magnet of the portrait to remember this moment."
A photo of a sketchbook. A caption at the top of the page says, "6:30 PM. Checked into hotel, sushi for dinner. Getting ready for the flight home in the morning." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker's sister with a caption next to it saying, "Highlights: the Long Room, Connemara, wide availability of gluten-free toast, spending our days walking and talking instead of in front of a computer, our dinner at Hooked." Below that is a drawing of morphmaker with a caption that says, "Highlights: breathing air that doesn't smell like garbage, Trinity College, Connemara bus tour, gluten-free options, our lunch at the National Park."

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