Nepal, Annapurna Trek Day 1

Being in Nepal, in the shadow of the incredible Annapurna Mountain Range, part of the Himalayan Range, I wanted to experience a bit of this majesty more intimately. I talked to the folks at my guesthouse, The 3 Sisters Lodge and Trekking Adventure, about possibilities. We decided on a five day trek, up to an elevation called Poon Hill, and part of a loop that would give me great hiking, an aerobic workout to beat the band, and magnificent views of the Annapurna range from many perspectives. They arranged a guide for me, Bishnu Subedi (Bishnu is Nepalese for Vishnu, the Hindu god) who spoke English well and really knew the native ways. Bishnu is a born and raised native, was the perfect guide for me, having been through specific training and certification for guiding in in the Annapurna Conservation Area. He is a wonderful soul and we rapidly became friends.