Hersam Acorn Newspapers, a Connecticut-based company which prides itself on its intensive local coverage, is broadening its horizons by launching an international travel blog. Former staffer Maggie Caldwell, who left the company to travel around the world, will be documenting her trip via the company’s Web site over the coming months. She is also looking to tell your travel stories. If you also are on the road and are from one of Hersam Acorn's coverage towns and may cross paths with Maggie, feel free to contact her at Maefly2008@gmail.com.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Annapurna: Tal


Dec. 19, 2008

This is Tal, the gateway to the Manang district of Nepal. Notice the flock of goats I passed on the way up, and the mule trains which are like Nepal's version of Mack trucks carrying food and supplies across the country along the "Annapurna Highway."

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