On my travels I usually find one little corner where I sit and soak in the place and watch the many people passing through it. It gives me time to think and absorb what I have just seen and in retrospect I always associate the place to that café/corner. In Hampi it was the Mango Tree, in Leh it was the German Bakery (every touristy place has a German Bakery) and in Auroville it was Aubergine.
Here in Khajuraho I found my little spot as well.

Nestled between the town on one side and the temples of Khajuraho on the other is the quaint and appealing Raja Café. Started about 30 years ago by a Swiss woman who settled here in India, it is now run by her family since the past 5 years…Built around a large tree, its breezy ambience and great views of the western group of temples makes this café a perfect place to spend your day in.

The service is a bit erratic but the very hospitable waiter made up for any goof-ups- Read Bharath’s French toast! I tried the European thali and quite liked it though I would very much recommend the chocolate cake and the Banana Lassi.

Places like this is where I always meet interesting people to talk to as well. In front of me was someone reading Amsterdam by Ian McEwen. With the book as an icebreaker, I got talking to Andrew, a journalist backpacking in India since 8 months. Traveling the way I would love to. But I get my glimpses and my corners, so for now no complaints.