Sunshine, Sand, and Family: A Joyous Reunion in Cape Town

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Sunshine, Sand, and Family: A Joyous Reunion in Cape Town Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/sunshine-sand-and-family-a-joyous-reunion-in-cape-town Story Transcript: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...