I am a mommy hiker. I’m also a wife, a daughter, a sister, a
cat lady, a chef, an actor, a film producer, a writer and now, apparently I am
a Blogger! Crazy.
I’m originally from New Orleans, (arguably) the best city in
the world.
Preservation Hall, New Orleans - Photo by Kerem Hanci |
Growing up my mom exposed me to all kinds of things; music, food,
culture and language, travel, but one thing she never introduced me to was the
great outdoors. My mom has a saying: “‘roughing it’ is staying at a Travel
Lodge instead of the Hilton.”
As luck would have it, I fell prey to a crazy stalker when I
was 20, which quickly prompted me to pick up and move to Asheville, North
Carolina and there began my love affair with Mother Nature. I started
exploring, hiking, white water rafting, skiing, anything that got me into the
Great Outdoors. It became my mode of renewal, solitude and kept me connected to
myself and the beauty of the world around me.
Three years later, I could no longer suppress the deafening
come-hither call of LALA Land, so I jumped in my car with my brother (from
another mother) Joey and we headed west! We meandered across the country (since we
had the time and the funds). We rode motorcycles in our hometown of New
Orleans, we watched a tornado throw an RV off of the highway like a Raggedy Ann
doll in Texas, we got lost hiking the Grand Canyon and reverently kissed the
ground when we finally made it back to the top!
My brother Joey, Me & My husband Kerem (circa 1996) |
Now, 18 years later, Los Angeles is home. I found my soul
mate and we have spent the last almost 17 years camping, hiking and travelling
the world. 20 months ago we created offspring (woohoo!) there are no words to
describe how rewarding it has been introducing her to the awe-inspiring beauty
and peaceful harmony Mother Nature has to offer.
These are our adventures. I hope you enjoy!!
Kerem, Vivienne & Me - Photo by fellow Mommy Hiker Megan Flowers |
Look at you. I'm so proud. You're going to love this new adventure. xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanne!!
DeleteWhat what a lovely first blog. As much as I fought it, I kinda like having a blog. I think you're a natural!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet Marci! Thank you!
DeleteYay you! Awesome first post. I can't wait to read more. :O)
ReplyDeleteYay!! Thanks Jen!!
Deletei'm so excited to follow along on your hiking adventures!
ReplyDeleteAwww Thank you Amy! Just 'followed' your blog, so right back at'cha!
DeleteSaw you on Bloggy Moms. Good luck with your new adventures as a blogger--and with all of your other exciting experiences in life! I'm at www.trashyblog.com. Check me out, and we can follow each other!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found your way over here! Will check out your blog! Happy Blogging! Skanky Whore ;) hehe
DeleteThis is going to be great, looking forward to more of your adventures. I've always loved the outdoors but never been the hiking type, not sure why. Back in 1992, my best friend and I did a tour of the parks and canyons of Utah. We hit Dixie National Forest, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Zion, and a bunch of other places, it was so neat. It was dead of winter too! I remember hiking through Arches National Park thinking "wow this is so cool". Someday I'd like to get back there!
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So great to have you on the journey Jess! Hope I can inspire you to get back out and explore this incredible world :D
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