If you’ve perused our Website, you already have an idea of what Dirty Freedom means (or can mean). But after coming across this great picture from the climb, I was reminded of the literal meaning–to me, at least.
Just LOOK at the back of my pants! Now THAT is dirty, my friends. And believe me, I had fear of both my environment and some aspects of my life, which I corrected after the trip. And yes, I have to confess that I am sometimes a professional ass climber when the need arises. I mean, sometimes you just gotta sit on your butt and shimmy, slide, or whatever. Hey, it works, though I don’t recommend it for too long ’cause you will rip your expensive summit pants and irritate your guide (I did both). But to me, this is the beauty of Dirty Freedom. You can actually get dirty for real! Literally and metaphorically. I was a tomboy as a child, so I can relate. Making mud pies and wallowing around in my best friend’s cow pond come to mind as some of my favorite #Dirtyfreedomadventures as a child. And let’s be honest: who wouldn’t want to make a thick and creamy mud pie now? When I was at Yellowstone decades ago, the urge to stir the paint pots was almost irresistible. Almost. Ahem.
Alas, when I saw this hyena on safari, I wanted to slither down in beside him and experience his dirty freedom;
Knowing that course of action would not end well, I reluctantly stayed within the safe confines of my safari vehicle. But notice, people: even the animals of the Serengeti know how to find #DirtyFreedom!!!
On the other hand, there are so many ways you can release your inner badger on Kilimanjaro or safari. This is what I refer to as your inner dirty freedom. Here’s some pictorial examples:
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That’s the beauty of #Dirtyfreedom. There’s no limit to its iterations. Everyone’s dirty Freedom looks different. Come visit the Honey Badger and Larick in Tanzania, and get YOUR dirty on. Oh, and find freedom, too.
-Badger OUT
