Lost and Found: The Secret Behind Kirstenbosch's Exhibition

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Lost and Found: The Secret Behind Kirstenbosch's Exhibition
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die warm somerson oor Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin is helder en dra `n ligte briesie oor die blare.
En: The warm summer sun over the Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin is bright and carries a light breeze across the leaves.

Af: Kirstenbosch is pragtig in die somer, met kleurvolle blomme wat oral oopblaar en voetpaadjies wat deur die welige tuine kronkel.
En: Kirstenbosch is beautiful in the summer, with colorful flowers blooming everywhere and paths winding through the lush gardens.

Af: Die vars reuk van fauna vul die lug, en mense stap gemaklik deur die paadjies.
En: The fresh scent of fauna fills the air, and people stroll leisurely along the paths.

Af: Binne-in die tuin heers opwinding vir die komende nasionale botaniese uitstalling; daar is net een probleem.
En: Inside the garden, excitement is building for the upcoming national botanical exhibition; there is just one problem.

Af: Die spesiale plant, een van hul mees waardevolle spesimens, is weg.
En: The special plant, one of their most valuable specimens, is missing.

Af: Pieter, die toegewyde botanis, is bekommerd.
En: Pieter, the dedicated botanist, is worried.

Af: Hierdie plant is uniek en benodig spesiale sorg.
En: This plant is unique and requires special care.

Af: Sonder dit sal die uitstalling nie dieselfde wees nie en die tuin se reputasie is in gevaar.
En: Without it, the exhibition won't be the same, and the garden's reputation is at risk.

Af: Pieter sit versigtig sy bril reg en kyk na die jong intern langs hom, Annelie.
En: Pieter carefully adjusts his glasses and looks at the young intern next to him, Annelie.

Af: Sy is leergierig en vol energie.
En: She is eager to learn and full of energy.

Af: “Ons moet die plant vind voor die vakansiedag op 16 Desember,” sê hy.
En: "We must find the plant before the holiday on the 16th of December," he says.

Af: Annelie knik ernstig.
En: Annelie nods seriously.

Af: Sy wil haar ondersoekvaardighede wys en Pieter vertrou haar daarmee, ten spyte van reëls.
En: She wants to showcase her investigative skills, and Pieter trusts her with this task, despite the rules.

Af: Jaco, die hooftuinier, vang hulle oog van die afstand af.
En: Jaco, the head gardener, catches their eye from a distance.

Af: Hy lyk altyd effens afsydig, maar daar is iets in sy houding wat aandag trek.
En: He always seems slightly aloof, but there's something about his demeanor that draws attention.

Af: Pieter besluit om met Annelie aan sy sy meer uit te vind.
En: Pieter decides to find out more, with Annelie by his side.

Af: “Kom ons ondersoek die kweekhuis, dalk is daar 'n leidraad.”
En: "Let's investigate the greenhouse; maybe there's a clue."

Af: Hulle beweeg stadig deur die kweekhuis, die hitte druk swaar om hulle.
En: They move slowly through the greenhouse, the heat pressing heavily around them.

Af: Plante van alle vorms en kleure trap die kweekhuis vol.
En: Plants of all shapes and colors fill the greenhouse.

Af: Pieter en Annelie spits hul ore en oë.
En: Pieter and Annelie keep their ears and eyes open.

Af: Daar is `n flou geluid van buite af.
En: There is a faint sound from outside.

Af: Dit is Jaco.
En: It is Jaco.

Af: “Wat maak jy hier?” vra Pieter, sy stem vas maar nie dreigend nie.
En: "What are you...