Nepal

I sat on the well-worn grass, a visitor on either side. One sported a Spiderman sweater and a smirk. Two streams of mucus poured from the other’s nose, a constant yet unacknowledged presence. I dealt, and they followed my lead, laying each card face up on the...

The Himalayas have been a part of mainstream media for decades. Movies depict harrowing adventures. Articles recount individual quests to reach base camps. Podcasts discuss the environmental impact of trekking. Instagram floods with photos of prayer flags and...