According to Lawrence Durrell, Greece is not "a nation-state but a state of mind," a "spark of marble dust and blue nostalgia."

Its monumental past brazenly combines with its modern tumult, and the European culture it founded with its resistance.

Revolutionary, traditional, its many facets enchant us. Here are some thematic entries into Greek culture, using key words and landmarks that help us better understand this country, which is not always the postcard you think it is.

In short, some observations of this world that is so close and so unique at times... personal notes, day by day, curiosities and other small pleasures.