Tag Archive | Hudson

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.

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Smash and Grab on Two Senior Citizens

Hudo continues to have troubles with his drive train, and now so does Heidi.   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…

A loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine, and My Kingdom for a Hudson Straight 8!

Heidi is tooling around Capetown South Africa these days.  Apparently she is enjoying some wine tasting and many of the sights.  But there may be more to this story…

Wine tasting.

Wine tasting.

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WWHDBA? (What Would Heidi Do in Buenos Aires?)

When one considers that Heidi is on her way around the world driving a 1930 Hudson straight-8 Saloon, her desintation of choice makes perfect sense… Read More…

Hello Argentina!!!

Heidi and Hudo have finally  made it to Argentina.  She has already been to Patagonia and is now driving back to B.A.