Anri's Horizon: Embracing Change at 30,000 Feet

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Anri's Horizon: Embracing Change at 30,000 Feet

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Anri's Horizon: Embracing Change at 30,000 Feet

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Anri's Horizon: Embracing Change at 30,000 Feet
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die lug ruik na avontuur en verandering.
En: The air smells of adventure and change.

Af: Anri staan in die besige O.R. Tambo Internasionale Lughawe in Johannesburg.
En: Anri stands in the busy O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

Af: Haar koffer is volgepak, en haar hart klop vinnig in haar bors.
En: Her suitcase is packed to the brim, and her heart beats quickly in her chest.

Af: Die aanwysingsbord flikker bo haar met aankondigings van vlugte wat gereed maak om te vertrek.
En: The signboard flickers above her with announcements of flights preparing to depart.

Af: Maar Anri se gedagtes is elders, vasgevang tussen opgewondenheid vir haar nuwe lewe en die verlange na haar familie wat sy agterlaat.
En: But Anri's thoughts are elsewhere, caught between excitement for her new life and the longing for her family that she leaves behind.

Af: Sy kyk om haar rond en sien haar ouers vir laaste keer waai.
En: She looks around and sees her parents waving for the last time.

Af: Haar beste vriendin, Elsa, is by haar.
En: Her best friend, Elsa, is with her.

Af: Elsa glimlag skalks.
En: Elsa smiles slyly.

Af: "Jy gaan dit regtig doen, Anri," sê sy, al skertsers.
En: "You're really going to do it, Anri," she says, teasingly.

Af: Anri sug. "Ek weet. Maar ek gaan almal mis, veral jy," antwoord sy.
En: Anri sighs. "I know. But I'm going to miss everyone, especially you," she answers.

Af: Die herfs se koel lug streel oor haar wange, en laat haar dink aan die veranderinge wat tans in haar lewe gebeur.
En: The cool autumn air caresses her cheeks, reminding her of the changes currently happening in her life.

Af: Dit is tyd vir Anri om die vervolg van haar pad te loop, maar die pad is vol twyfel.
En: It's time for Anri to walk the next leg of her journey, but the path is full of doubts.

Af: Skielik kom 'n aankondiging oor die luidspreker.
En: Suddenly, an announcement comes over the loudspeaker.

Af: "Ons vra omverskoning, Dames en Here. Vlug NZ789 na Nieu-Seeland is vertraag met drie uur." Die woorde hang swaar in die lug.
En: "We apologize, Ladies and Gentlemen. Flight NZ789 to New Zealand is delayed by three hours." The words hang heavily in the air.

Af: Anri se gedagtes draai in spirale.
En: Anri's thoughts spiral.

Af: Miskien is hierdie haar kans om 'n bietjie langer by haar familie te bly?
En: Maybe this is her chance to stay a little longer with her family?

Af: Elsa raak aan haar skouer en sê sag, "Luister, Anri. Ek weet dit is moeilik.
En: Elsa touches her shoulder and says softly, "Listen, Anri. I know it's hard.

Af: Jy is bekommerd oor wat vorentoe lê, maar dit maak jou ook sterk.
En: You're worried about what's ahead, but it also makes you strong.

Af: Vermoë om nuwe dinge aan te durf.
En: The ability to face new things.

Af: Ons vriendskap sal altyd bly, hoe ver ons ook al is."
En: Our friendship will always remain, no matter how far apart we are."

Af: Die woorde van haar vriendin gee Anri 'n bietjie perspektief.
En: The words from her friend give Anri some perspective.

Af: Sy moet vorentoe kyk, altyd met die wete dat verandering deel van die lewe is.
En: She must look ahead, always knowing that change is part of life.

Af: Haar gesin sal hier wees wanneer sy huis toe kom, en Elsa sal altyd daar wees vir...