Alun Rhys Griffiths : My Life and My WEBSites
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Poetry, Prose and Literature
All my poetry, short stories and other creative writing. Plus a few literature reviews.
Creative Writing
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Manchester ... A Poem Written in the immediate aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing.
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Reflections on Love 9 poems and short essays on all aspects of love and heartache.
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Reflections on Loneliness and Depression 6 short essays exploring these sad conditions.
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Reflections on Beauty 9 short essays and poems on beauty in all its many and varied forms.
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Reflections on a Lost Relationship 9 Poems written in the aftermath of a relationship break-up.
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50 Word Mini-Stories 12 short stories, each exactly 50 words in length. A creative writing exercise.
Reviews and Points of View
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The Emperor's New Clothes The history and moral lessons to be learned from this greatest of fairy tales.
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Is Superman a Hero? ... Is Batman a Superhero? A (mostly) light hearted discussion about heroism.
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The Little Book of Thunks (Part 1) Simple questions for children - with complicated answers!
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The Little Book of Thunks (Part 2) Some in-depth examples of philosophical 'thunks' for children.
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The Compleat Thunks Book 628 questions to make you think! A simple book - but difficult to put down.
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Tenerife : The Mount Teide National Park A photographic guide to the park and how to enjoy it.
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Tenerife : The Santa Cruz Palmetum The story of a botanical garden built on a stinking rubbish tip.
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Tenerife : Experiencing Carnival in Santa Cruz How to enjoy carnival on Tenerife - my experiences.
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Gran Canaria : The Maspalomas Dunes Impressive dunes on the doorstep of a major tourist resort.
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Gran Canaria : Dunas Suites & Villas Resort My review of one of the most attractive holiday resorts.
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Gran Canaria : Driving in the Mountains A photo-essay guide to driving on Gran Canaria.
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Lanzarote : First Impressions by a Visiting Tourist My guide to Lanzarote's main attractions.
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Lanzarote : Timanfaya National Park A visitor's guide to this remarkable volcanic park.
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Lanzarote : The Papagayo Beaches Three kilometres of extraordinarily scenic beaches.
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Fuerteventura : Photographic Impressions of the Island A photo-essay of the scenic attractions.
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Thailand : Land of Smiles An introduction to the country, its climate, geography, culture and tourism.
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Ayutthaya : The Ancient Capital The extensive ruins of the old Thai capital - A World Heritage Site.
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Bang Pa-In : The Summer Palace Royal palaces, temples and pagodas close to Bangkok.
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Muang Boran The world's largest open air museum - an extraordinary historical and cultural experience.
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The Erawan Museum A bizarre and beautiful museum housed in the body of a giant elephant sculpture!
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The Erawan Shrine A tiny shrine in the heart of Bangkok. A must-see example of authentic Thai culture.
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Shows and Entertainments in Bangkok Ocean World, Siam Niramat, Safari World, Madame Tussauds.
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Lumpini Park A recreational green space in the City of Bangkok. A much needed breath of fresh air!
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Bangkok Life : People at Work, Rest and Play A photo essay of ordinary people.
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A Tourist's Guide to Bangkok Transport How best to get around in the capital.
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Thai Street Food Part 1 : Cooked Foods A guide to Thai street food - cooked meals and snacks.
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Thai Street Food Part 2 : Desserts A guide to Thai street food - desserts, fruits and drinks.
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The Shopping Malls of Thailand Shopping and entertainment experiences in Thailand's modern malls.
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Attractions for the Tourist in North Eastern Thailand What to see in Thailand's less visited North East.
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The Chiang Khan Walking Street A walk into history in the teak-timbered border town of Chiang Khan.
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The Chiang Khan Culture, Countryside and Riverside The little visited countryside around Chiang Khan.
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A Westerner in a Thai Village My experiences of life lived in a Thai village community.
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The Asian Water Monitor A look at the giant lizards which live side-by-side with humans in Thailand.
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The Elephant Parade The day a remarkable parade of sculptures came to Bangkok in aid of charity.