DIALOUGE BETWEEN TOURIST AND TOUR GUIDE

At the airport

Guide                : sorry sir can i help u?

Tourist              : oh yeah .. are you my tour guide ?

Guide                : yes sir .. where will u go ?

Tourist              : I want to visit the most famous places in jakarta

Guide                : in jakarta lot of places that can be visited sir, there are dufan, Ancol, the old     city and the national monument ..

Tourist             : I want to visit the old city .. is the located far from the airport?

Guide                : approximately 1 hour sir, would you like to visit that place?

Tourist              : yeah .. i wanted to go there .. can you  accompany me?

Guide               : of course sir .. let follow me ..

Arriving in the old town

Tourist              : What do you know about this place  ?

Guide                : Jakarta Old Town, also known as Old Batavia (Old Batavia), is a small area in Jakarta, Indonesia. This particular region has an area of ​​1.3 square kilometers across the North Jakarta and West Jakarta (Pinangsia, Taman Sari and Roa Malaka).

Dubbed the "Jewel of Asia" and "Queen of the East" in the 16th century by European sailors, Old Jakarta is considered as the center of trade for the continent of Asia because of its strategic location and abundant resources.

Tourist              : ohhh okeee .. is there history of this place ?

Guide                : of course sir ..

Tourist              : please tell me history of this place ..

Guide                : In 1526, Fatahillah, sent by the Sultanate of Demak, attacked the port of Sunda Kelapa in royal Hindu Padjadjaran, later renamed Jayakarta. The city is only 15 acres and has a traditional Javanese port city ordinances. In 1619, the VOC destroy Jayakarta under the command of Jan Pieterszoon Coen. One year later, VOC building a new city named in honor Batavieren Batavia, the Dutch ancestors. The city is centered around the east bank of the Ciliwung, currently Fatahillah Square.

Batavia resident called "Batavianen", later known as the tribe "Betawi", consisted of creole ethnicity who are the descendants of the various ethnicities that inhabit Batavia.

Tourist              : this place is very historic .. right ?

Guide                : right sir , and than n 1635 , the city expanded to the west bank of the Ciliwung River , on the ruins of former Jayakarta . The city was designed with European Dutch style complete with a castle ( Kasteel Batavia ) , city walls , and the canal . The city is arranged in several blocks separated by canals. Batavia city was completed in 1650 . Batavia became the headquarters of the VOC in the East Indies . Canals filled because of outbreaks of tropical in the walls of the city because of poor sanitation . The city began to expand to the south after the epidemic of 1835 and 1870 pushed many people out of the town 's leading narrow Weltevreden area ( now the area around the Merdeka Square ) . Batavia became the administrative center of the Dutch East Indies . In 1942, during the Japanese occupation , Batavia was renamed Jakarta , and still serves as the capital of Indonesia until now .

In 1972, the Governor of Jakarta , Ali Sadikin , issued a decree that officially makes the Old City as a heritage site . The governor's decision is intended to protect the city 's architectural history - or at least the building is still left in there . Although the governor issued a decree , the Old City remained neglected . Many residents warmly welcomed the decree , but not much is done to protect the legacy of the Dutch colonial .

Tourist              : I think it too much if you tell the history of this place ..

Guide                : *smile* of course sir cause this place is very historic ..

Tourist              : umhhh .. can tell me the name of museum in this place ? I heard here so many of museum ..

Guide                : National Archives Building , building Chandranaya , Jin De Yuan temple (Vihara Dharma Bhakti) , Petak Sembilan ,Chinatown Glodok and Pinangsia ,Zion Church ,Tugu Jakarta Old Town Clock ,Kota Station , Bank Mandiri Museum ,Bank Indonesia Museum , Standard-Chartered Bank ,City's Pub , VG Pub City ,Red shop ,Cafe Batavia ,Jakarta History Museum or Fatahillah Museum (former City Hall of Batavia) ,Fine Art and Ceramic Museum (former Court Batavia) ,Fatahillah Square ,Well Batavia replica ,Puppet Museum ,Sunda Kelapa port ..

Tourist              : oh yes I've heard of it .. anyway i have events on this day .. I will visit this place again next time .. thanks for your the information .. you are the best guide that i ever meet ..

Guide               : thank you sir and you are welcome ..

SIGHTS IN FRANCE

1.  1.          Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel) – Paris

                    

               The Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel built in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution, has become the symbol of Paris and is one of the top tourist destinations in France. It can be seen from most vantage points in the city, but arguably the most spectacular view is from the Trocadéro in the 16^th arrondissement.  In the summer months, when tourism is at its peak, the lines for the elevator to go up the tower can be very long. You can walk to the first level, (360 steps) or the second (700 steps). There is a change of elevators on the second level, so you can stay on the second level, or go from there to the top if you’d like. Once you get to the top, there is an observation room surrounded by glass, so you need not go out in the winds to get the 360-degree view of the city from over 1000 feet up. Many tourists actually think the view from the second level is actually better than on the third. From the second level, you can see all the monuments and places of interest very well.

2.        Pont du Gard - Near Nimes

                    

                    A masterpiece of Roman architecture, the Pont du Gard, was constructed around 19 BC as part of a Roman aqueduct system that transported spring water from the nearby city of Uzès to Nimes. Constructed without mortar, this bridge carried 4.4 million gallons of water per day on its top level. The lower levels served as bridges over the Gard River 158 feet below. After not being used for more than 1700 years, the bridge was restored in the 19th century. Now, visitors can drive across the lower tier and walk across the two upper tiers. After you check out the bridge, wade in the clear blue waters of the Gard River, or take some time for photos with the bridge, an Unesco World Heritage Site, in the background.

3.       Mont-St-Michel

                    Linked to the mainland by a causeway constructed in 1877, the Mont-St-Michèl abbey rises majestically out of the shifting tides of the sea. The buildings on this isolated island date from the 11th century. Inspired by an apparition of St. Michael, the bishop of Tombe built an oratory on the island, which was followed by even more splendid buildings, all in honor of St. Michael. The beauty of Mont St. Michel is the view from afar, especially at dawn or dusk. The island itself has become somewhat of a tourist trap with one souvenir shop after another as you climb to the top of the abbey. However, view from the abbey over the sea and coastline is lovely, and definitely worth the climb. History buffs will enjoy taking a guided tour of the abbey and its grounds.

4.             Chateau de Chenonceau - Loire Valley

                   

        

            This stunning château is set atop the River Cher. Chenonceau is known as “Château des Dames,” because it owes a large part of its history and charm to women. Built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet (wife of Charles VIII of France), it was made more attractive by Diane de Poitiers (mistress of King Henry II) and Catherine de Médicis (wife of King Henry II), and saved from destruction during the French Revolution by Madame Louise Dupin (wife of a wealthy Frenchman, Claude Dupin). I highly recommend taking a guided tour to learn about the fascinating history of this architectural gem. On your visit, you will see Renaissance furniture, a vast ensemble of XVIth and XVIIth century tapestries and a great number of masterpieces by Le Primatice, Rubens, Le Tintoret, Rigaud, Nattier, and Van Loo. Be sure to take some time to explore the exquisite gardens as well

5.             La Cite - Carcassonne

        














              This medieval town is complete with a moat, turrets and ramparts. Restored in the 19th century, thanks to the attentions of historian Viollet-le-Duc, the citadel of Carcassonne looks as it did when it was built by King Louis IX in the 13th century. It is a truly a beautiful and moving thing to see the cité’s golden buildings aglow in the sunlight or in the spotlights that come on after dark. A tour given by a history expert (when you arrive, stop by the visitor’s booth to find out more about tours and times) will unlock the secrets of this historic walled city. A visit to Carcassonne can easily take up the entire day. In the evening, enjoy a dinner at one of the many charming restaurants tucked back amongst the winding cobblestone roads.

Sumber : http://www.europeupclose.com/article/10-top-sights-in-france/

Dialouge between tour guide and tourist

At the airport

Guide : sorry sir can i help u?
Tourist : oh yeah I want to visit a famous place in Jakarta
Guide : in jakarta lot of places that can be visited sir, there are dufan, Ancol, the old city and the national monument ..
Tourist : I want to visit the old city .. is the located far from the airport?
Guide : approximately 1 hour sir, would you like to visit that place?
Tourist : yeah .. i wanted to go there .. can you  accompany me?
Guide : of course sir .. let follow me ..

Arriving in the old town

Tourist : Here a lot of heritage museum .. one of them are museum Fatahilah .. in it a lot of historical relics in the right there .. the puppet museum .. in which so many kinds of puppets
Guide : oh yes I've heard of it .. anyway i have events this day .. I will visit this place again next time .. thanks for your the information .. you are the best guide that i ever meet ..
Tourist : thank you sir and you are welcome ..