Greece: A Perfect Storm
It's the night of the Greek referendum, a landmark affair that could determine the future of Greece. Locals have gathered in Athens to feast on roasted corncobs and souvlakis, and socialize. No Molotov cocktails, no anarchists, not even so much as a scuffle. The few anxious faces belong to a few dozen foreign correspondents. They have crossed the globe to cover a story about an economic implosion - only to crash a Sunday grill party.
In this particular location, at least, it seems that the Greek response to five years of austerity measures is "Opa!" - a versatile Greek word for "whoops," "let's celebrate" and "shit happens." But the reality underneath this casual veneer is much more complex than anyone can surmise.