Contact Danny - Tour Guide in Israel
Since most likely we live more then a "bowshot" away (Genesis 21:6), and even more then "three days' journey" apart (Genesis 30:36; Exodus 8:27), if you wish to hire me, we have to find a way to communicate and build the itinerary.
You could send one of your slaves with a sealed message. If you are across the sea, I recommend the Phoenician merchants vessels. They reach Jaffa port almost every day, bringing cedars and various goods("wheat, millet, honey, oil and balm", Ezekiel 27:17), and I am one days' journey from the sea.
You could also use the postal pigeon service. Maresha has an international pigeon postal port, and I am one days' journey away from them as well. Very efficient, and the carrier can be turned into a really good meal.. :-)
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Although not a corporation, I believe that I, and other tour-guides, should all follow an ethical code. I have never seen one made for tour guides before, and so, Inspired by the Moses himself :-), Here are My Ethical "Ten Commandments"
The five "do":
- My analyses of the historical sites and subjects will strive to be of the highest quality.
- My explanations will always aim to be "I.A.I.": INFORMATIVE, ACCURATE, and above all – INTERESTING.
- Whenever possible I will include visual aids in my guides: charts, maps, replicas of coins, etc.
- THE SAFETY OF MY CLIENTS COMES FIRST.
- So is there dignity. Gentle humor, mildly used, and in a non offensive style.
The five "Don't"
- I will not tell "bobe mayses" (Yiddish for "tales").
- I will not ask the client to cover my entrance fees and meals.
- I will never ask, or even hint, for a tip. I am very happy getting paid the agreed price. True that many do tip me, but I never expect it, nor feel comfortable with it. You don’t tip your physician or lawyer, do you?. Why should you tip me then? I'm good, so I charge like a good physician – above the average. C'est tout.
- I will not seek to take clients shopping. I will include shopping stops only if the client(s) ask for it.
- And I definitely will not hustle shops to provide me a commission!
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