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Finding Greece by Lance Lee


 

First impressions can be unexpected. Driving into Athens and looking at its poorer parts, my wife and I first thought of Mexico.   When I went to see the Parthenon, it was soon clear I could never escape a crowd of tourists snapping pictures… I knew its significance, but felt alienated from its actual, physical presence.     At a loss, I wandered into the ancient Theatre of Dionysus where the great plays were first performed in a rare moment when entertainment and a profound impulse to understand man and fate coincided. I found the … Continue reading Finding Greece by Lance Lee