I'm a retired electronics engineer who loves to travel the world, especially by bicycle.

I like a glass of wine at 5 o'clock. OK, any PM o'clock.

My house is a no smoking, no drugs, no murder zone.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Before Couchsurfing there was camping, homestays, hostels, B&Bs people you meet along the way, and as a last resort, hotels.

Couchsurfing appeals to me because one of the main reasons I travel is to meet people and learn about them and their cultures. I am also interested in hosting people with similar interests. I live in Davis, California which is between Sacramento and San Francisco.

Interests

Most days I bike for an hour or two, visit with my family, work on projects in my garage, and work on plans for my next trip.

I can fly a plane , sail a sailboat, and ski, but spend most time biking, scuba diving, and traveling in general.

• wine
• flying
• electronics
• traveling
• socializing
• cycling
• camping
• scuba diving
• sailing
• skiing
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

Oldies music of course. Historical novels and non-fiction for reading.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped off a cliff in Switzerland with a hang-gliding parachute and didn't die.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a passion for learning Spanish and have spent time in many Hispanic countries with some success, but still not quite where I would like to be.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A glass of wine. My treat.
English practice if you need it.
I love fixing things, and am good at electrical and mechanical devices, especially computers and bicycles. No guarantees, however.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Switzerland