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Vineyard Dreams: Mareli's Leap into a Winemaking Journey

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FluentFiction.org
Published
Mon 28 Apr 2025
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https://www.fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-01-af

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Vineyard Dreams: Mareli's Leap into a Winemaking Journey
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die son sak stadig oor die skilderagtige heuwels van die Route 62.
En: The sun sets slowly over the picturesque hills of Route 62.

Af: Die lug is koel en die reuk van druiwe hang swaar in die herfslug.
En: The air is cool and the scent of grapes hangs heavy in the autumn air.

Af: Mareli, Janco en Elna stap saam deur die stofpaaie van 'n wynlandgoed.
En: Mareli, Janco, and Elna walk together through the dusty roads of a wine estate.

Af: Hulle is hier vir 'n werkfunksie, 'n wynplaas toer wat die maatskappy gereël het.
En: They are here for a work function, a vineyard tour arranged by the company.

Af: Mareli stop vir 'n oomblik en kyk uit oor die wingerde, die kleure ryk en warm in die laatmiddagson.
En: Mareli pauses for a moment and looks out over the vineyards, the colors rich and warm in the late afternoon sun.

Af: Hier voel sy vry.
En: Here she feels free.

Af: "Dis pragtig, nè?" sê sy stilweg, meer aan haarself as aan haar kollegas.
En: "It’s beautiful, isn’t it?" she says softly, more to herself than to her colleagues.

Af: Haar gedagtes dwaal na 'n droom, 'n lewe waar sy haar passie vir wynmaak kan uitleef.
En: Her thoughts wander to a dream, a life where she can live out her passion for winemaking.

Af: Terwyl hulle die kelder nader, voel Mareli se maag ongemaklik.
En: As they approach the cellar, Mareli feels a knot in her stomach.

Af: Sy is vasgevang tussen haar veilige, maar onvervullende werk en die opwinding van 'n nuwe avontuur.
En: She is caught between her safe, yet unfulfilling job and the excitement of a new adventure.

Af: Die wynmaker verwelkom hulle en begin hulle op 'n toer deur die ou kelder.
En: The winemaker welcomes them and begins to take them on a tour through the old cellar.

Af: "Ons begin by die smaakproe," sê hy met 'n trotse glimlag.
En: "We’ll start with the tasting," he says with a proud smile.

Af: Skielik, tydens die proesessie, kry die gids 'n dringend oproep en moet hy vinnig vertrek.
En: Suddenly, during the tasting session, the guide receives an urgent call and has to leave quickly.

Af: 'n Oomblik van stilte hang in die lug.
En: A moment of silence hangs in the air.

Af: Janco gee Mareli 'n aanmoedigende knik.
En: Janco gives Mareli an encouraging nod.

Af: “Jy kan dit doen,” fluister Elna, haar stem vol vertroue.
En: “You can do it,” Elna whispers, her voice full of confidence.

Af: Met 'n diepe asem, staan Mareli vorentoe.
En: With a deep breath, Mareli steps forward.

Af: Sy begin die wyn voor te stel, die note en geure te beskryf met 'n passie wat sy nie geweet het sy in haar gehad het nie.
En: She begins to introduce the wine, describing the notes and flavors with a passion she didn’t know she had.

Af: Haar kollegas luister aandagtig, beïndruk deur haar kennis en flair.
En: Her colleagues listen attentively, impressed by her knowledge and flair.

Af: Die wynplaas se eienaar, wat nader gestaan het, knik goedkeurend.
En: The owner of the winery, who had stepped closer, nods approvingly.

Af: Naderhand, wanneer die groep uitstuur, staan Mareli stil by die wynmaker.
En: Later, when the group is leaving, Mareli pauses by the winemaker.

Af: Haar hart klop vinnig.
En: Her heart beats quickly.

Af: "Ek het 'n vraag," begin sy huiwerig.
En: "I have a question," she...

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