Heidi in Spain and Portugal on her way home
Heidi and Hudo continue to log miles. She is currently in Iberia. She will drive around the Iberian Peninsula counter-clockwise, to the Cote d’Azur, Paris, and finally home to Berlin in March of this year. Heidi and Hudo were welcomed very warmly all over the world. There are more than 6.000 photos in Heidi’s instagram feed. If you would like to leave a comment for Heidi, please do it here, or write to her (in english or deutsch please) at her email meet.heidi.along.the.way(a)gmail.com
Mongo and Dad on Different Continents
Not much has been written about Dad and Mongo in the past two months. Mostly we can surmize that this drought is more the result of the fact that Dad has been travelling for most of that time, rather than writer’s block. Since October of 2016, Dad has been to South Africa, USA, New Zealand, USA (Pittsburgh [note the genuine Terrible Towel behind Mongo in the picture], Dallas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, & Pasco, WA; everywhere in the US of A except Seattle!), and back to South Africa.
He and Mongo have barely had time to get their feet muddy together since October. Fortunately, they did get to go duck hunting in January, just before Dad left for South Africa again.
Dad has to give special thanks to Mongo’s brother Drewbie & sister Kimi and to Mom-mom for taking such good care of him these past few months.
Now as Dad prepares to head back to the USA again for a few weeks, he is already trying to figure out how to fit in two pheasant hunting trips, and at least one X-C ski free-for-all.
But for Mr. M, there is not much to do but sit and wait.
Onward to Windhoek
Heidi and Hudo are cranking out miles again. Hudo is still being a bit cantankerous, but Heidi’s knee seems to be in good shape. Read More…
Where in Cape Town is Heidi?
We are not exactly sure where Ms. Hetzer is at the moment. That’s because she and Hudo were recent victims of a smash and grab, and the GPS was stolen. How low to smash the window of a 87 year old car.
Smash and Grab on Two Senior Citizens
Hudo continues to have troubles with his drive train, and now so does Heidi. Read More…
Kitsap Color Classic
On the morning of the ride, Dad drove up to Edmonds, WA to the Cascade Bicycle Club Registration Point. After failing the impromptu test regarding his bib number, he was still able to remember his name, and the registration people gave him his t-shirt and bib. At least now, if anyone asked his bib number, he could turn around and they could read it off his back. Then, with a slight squeal of the brakes, Dad was rocketing down the hill towards the ferry dock.
Edmonds Ferry Dock
When he arrived Dad remembered that he had not picked up a map for the ride. Since Dad does not have a GPS for the bike, maps are often key to successfully following the route. He considered the risk of riding without a map and decided he could follow the other cyclists. There were bound to be dozens of them along every stretch of the route. What could possibly go wrong? Read More…
Time for Divine Intervention?
Heidi is still in Cape Town. Hudo is still in the shop. Heidi has posted this picture of this church spire in Cape Town.
Maybe it is time to call in a little Divine assistance in our heroes’ trek? Some semi-divine assistance has arrived for Hudo… Read More…
No News is Good News, or Is It?
There has not been much news from Heidi lately. She is still in Cape Town, South Africa. (FYI – Mongo’s Dad is visiting Pretoria, South Africa. Poor Mongo is home with brother Drewbie.) Hudo is undergoing major automotive surgery. Well meaning, but ill-advised technicians at his last overhaul installed mismatched pistons, and failed to properly install the connecting rod bushings, and crank shaft bearings. Read More…
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