Sent from the road

Postcards

The longer stories, from places I've wandered into and books I couldn't put down.

  1. The front of Chiya Adalat in Balkot: a blue-grey two-storey house with string lights, a wooden sign reading चिया अदालत and cane stools on the gravel outside
    Eatery · Balkot

    Sent 08 Oct 2026

    Chiya Adalat in Balkot: a lovely courtroom, still waiting on its star witness

    An early breakfast at Chiya Adalat, a new court-themed cafe in Balkot. Lovely space, comfy seats, and a kitchen that hadn't hit its stride before the head chef came in.

    Breakfast · 3 out of 5 · 2 min read

  2. Krishna Mandir in Patan Durbar Square, framed by the dark wooden beam and lattice of a Patan Museum window
    Travel · Lalitpur

    Sent 03 Oct 2026

    An unplanned visit to Patan Durbar Square and the Patan Museum

    I didn't plan to stop at Patan Durbar Square. I saw it on the way, paid Rs 30 for the museum and ended up staying much longer than I meant to.

    Rs 30 ticket · 5 corners · 3 min read

  3. The next one is still in the post

    There’s always another trip on the way.