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Stories Reborn: New Voices on Robbeneiland's Historic Shores
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Stories Reborn: New Voices on Robbeneiland's Historic Shores
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die son skyn helder oor Robbeneiland.
En: The sun shines brightly over Robbeneiland.
Af: Dit is lente, en 'n groep internasionale besoekers staan opgewonde op die koue, beton pier.
En: It is spring, and a group of international visitors stand excitedly on the cold, concrete pier.
Af: Elmarie, die toerleier, glimlag en voel die bekende krieweling van opgewondenheid.
En: Elmarie, the tour guide, smiles and feels that familiar tingle of excitement.
Af: Sy is gereed om wéér 'n storie te vertel oor hierdie historiese eiland, 'n plek wat sy met haar hele hart liefhet.
En: She is ready once again to tell a story about this historic island, a place she loves with all her heart.
Af: Jaco, haar kollega, staan langs haar met sy lyktassie vol brosjures en tydskedules.
En: Jaco, her colleague, stands next to her with his shoulder bag full of brochures and schedules.
Af: Sy is meer besorg oor die logistiek en hou sy oë op sy horlosie.
En: He is more concerned about the logistics, keeping his eyes on his watch.
Af: "Kom ons begin," sê hy, en knik in die rigting van die eerste gebou op die toerroete.
En: "Let's get started," he says, nodding in the direction of the first building on the tour route.
Af: Elmarie tree vorentoe.
En: Elmarie steps forward.
Af: "Welkom by Robbeneiland," begin sy, haar stem duidelik en selfversekerd.
En: "Welcome to Robbeneiland," she begins, her voice clear and confident.
Af: Sy vertel van die gevangenisstraf, die dapperheid, en die stryd wat hier plaasgevind het.
En: She talks about the imprisonment, the bravery, and the struggle that took place here.
Af: Die groep luister in stilte, beïndruk deur haar kennis en passie.
En: The group listens silently, impressed by her knowledge and passion.
Af: Skielik steek 'n stem op uit die groep.
En: Suddenly, a voice rises from the group.
Af: Pieter, 'n reisiger met donker oë en 'n ernstige gesig, vra: "Het jy geweet van die briewe wat deur families gestuur is?
En: Pieter, a traveler with dark eyes and a serious face, asks, "Did you know about the letters sent by families?"
Af: " Sy vraag is onverwags, en 'n paar mense draai hul koppe.
En: His question is unexpected, and a few people turn their heads.
Af: Elmarie knik, maar haar kalmte is effens versteur.
En: Elmarie nods, though her calmness is slightly disturbed.
Af: "Ja, dit was belangrik vir die gevangenes om met hul geliefdes te kommunikeer," antwoord sy.
En: "Yes, it was important for the prisoners to communicate with their loved ones," she answers.
Af: Pieter fron, asof hy meer weet.
En: Pieter frowns, as if he knows more.
Af: Die toer gaan voort.
En: The tour continues.
Af: Elmarie wys die ou tronkgeboue en vertel van die mense wat daarin gely het.
En: Elmarie points out the old prison buildings and talks about the people who suffered there.
Af: Pieter onderbreek weer.
En: Pieter interrupts again.
Af: "My oupa was hier.
En: "My grandfather was here.
Af: Hy het vir sy lewe gevrees," sê hy hard, sy stem dring deur die stil lug.
En: He feared for his life," he says loudly, his voice cutting through the still air.
Af: Die groep gluur na hom, nuuskierig.
En: The group stares at him, curious.
Af: Die woorde slaan Elmarie aan.
En: The words strike Elmarie deeply.
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