Sunshine, Sand, and Family: A Joyous Reunion in Cape Town
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Sunshine, Sand, and Family: A Joyous Reunion in Cape Town
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Af: Pieter kyk na die helder son oor Kaapstad se strand.
En: Pieter looks at the bright sun over Cape Town's beach.
Af: Dit is 'n pragtige dag.
En: It is a beautiful day.
Af: Hy kan die sout in die lug proe.
En: He can taste the salt in the air.
Af: Annelie, sy suster, staan langs hom.
En: Annelie, his sister, stands next to him.
Af: Sy glimlag breed.
En: She smiles broadly.
Af: "Wat 'n mooi dag vir ons gesin se reünie," sê Pieter.
En: “What a lovely day for our family reunion,” says Pieter.
Af: Hy trek sy lappieshoed stywer oor sy kop.
En: He pulls his patchwork hat tighter over his head.
Af: Die warm sand steek aan sy voete.
En: The warm sand pricks his feet.
Af: Hy kyk rond en sien sy ma en pa aankom met koelhouers en kombersies.
En: He looks around and sees his mom and dad arriving with coolers and blankets.
Af: “Kom ons help Ma en Pa,” sê Annelie.
En: “Let’s help Mom and Dad,” says Annelie.
Af: Sy hardloop vinnig daarheen om te help dra.
En: She quickly runs over to help carry.
Af: Die see se branders spoel oor hulle voete.
En: The sea’s waves wash over their feet.
Af: Hulle lag terwyl hulle die swaar koelhouers dra.
En: They laugh as they carry the heavy coolers.
Af: Die strand is vol mense.
En: The beach is full of people.
Af: Kinders bou sandkastele en ander mense swem in die blou water.
En: Children are building sandcastles, and others are swimming in the blue water.
Af: Pieter en Annelie help om die kombersies oop te maak.
En: Pieter and Annelie help to spread out the blankets.
Af: Hulle sit die koelhouers neer.
En: They set down the coolers.
Af: Die gesin het baie kos gebring.
En: The family has brought plenty of food.
Af: Daar is hoenderboudjies, slaaie en vars vrugte.
En: There are chicken drumsticks, salads, and fresh fruits.
Af: “Ek hoop almal kom gou hier aan,” sê Annelie.
En: “I hope everyone gets here soon,” says Annelie.
Af: Sy kyk na die horison.
En: She looks at the horizon.
Af: Binne ‘n halfuur kom die familie een vir een aan.
En: Within half an hour, the family arrives one by one.
Af: Pieter se ooms, tannies, nefies en niggies.
En: Pieter’s uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Af: Hulle groet mekaar met groot drukkies.
En: They greet each other with big hugs.
Af: Die geselskap is vrolik.
En: The gathering is cheerful.
Af: Die kinders spring oor die sand en speel sakresies.
En: The children jump over the sand and play sack races.
Af: Annelie sit en gesels met Ouma.
En: Annelie sits and chats with Grandma.
Af: Ouma vertel stories van lank gelede.
En: Grandma tells stories from long ago.
Af: Ouma se oë blink terwyl sy praat.
En: Grandma’s eyes glimmer as she speaks.
Af: Die ander luister aandagtig.
En: The others listen attentively.
Af: “Ek onthou toe julle kleintjies was,” sê Ouma.
En: “I remember when you were little,” says Grandma.
Af: “Julle het ook lief gehad vir die see.”
En: “You also loved the sea.”
Af: Pieter glimlag.
En: Pieter smiles.
Af: Hy onthou die tye.
En: He remembers those times.
Af: Dit was altyd so lekker.
En: It was always such fun.
Af: Hy kyk na die vrolike toneel voor hom.
En: He looks at the cheerful scene before him.
Af: Dis amper soos 'n prentjie.
En: It’s almost like a picture.
Af: Pieter voel gelukkig.
En: Pieter feels happy.
Af: Dis wonderlik om almal bymekaar te hê.
En: It’s wonderful to have everyone together.
Af: Hy besef hoe belangrik familie is.
En: He realizes how important family is.
Af: Hulle lag en gesels tot sononder.
En: They laugh and chat until sunset.
Af: Die warm lig van die son sak die see in.
En: The warm light of the sun dips into the sea.
Af: Toe dit naderhand aand word, begin hulle opruim.
En: As evening approaches, they start to clean up.
Af: Die kinders is moeg en bedagsaam.
En: The children are tired and thoughtful.
Af: Almal groet mekaar warm en spreek af om binnekort weer te ontmoet.
En: Everyone says warm goodbyes and agrees to meet again soon.
Af: "Kom ons maak dit 'n jaarlikse tradisie," stel Annelie voor.
En: “Let’s make this an annual tradition,” suggests Annelie.
Af: Almal stem saam.
En: Everyone agrees.
Af: Pieter en Annelie stap terug na hulle huis.
En: Pieter and Annelie walk back to their house.
Af: Hulle voel bly.
En: They feel happy.
Af: Die reünie was 'n groot sukses.
En: The reunion was a big success.
Af: “Ek kan nie wag vir volgende jaar nie,” sê Pieter.
En: “I can’t wait for next year,” says Pieter.
Af: “Ek ook nie,” sê Annelie met ‘n glimlag.
En: “Me neither,” says Annelie with a smile.
Af: Hulle hou hande vas.
En: They hold hands.
Af: Die nag wind waai oor die sand, en hulle loop stadige treë huis toe.
En: The night wind blows over the sand, and they walk slowly home.
Vocabulary Words:
- bright: helder
- beach: strand
- pricks: steek
- arriving: aankom
- coolers: koelhouers
- waves: branders
- blankets: kombersies
- plenty: baie
- drumsticks: hoenderboudjies
- horizon: horison
- attentively: aandagtig
- glimmer: blink
- cheerful: vrolik
- together: bymekaar
- almost: amper
- scene: toneel
- success: sukses
- approaches: naderhand
- thoughtful: bedagsaam
- agree: stem saam
- annual: jaarlikse
- tradition: tradisie
- holds: hou
- wind: wind
- blows: waai
- carrying: dra
- salads: slaaie
- building: bou
- sandcastles: sandkastele
- races: sakresies
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