Uncovering Hidden Histories on Robben Island: A Journey of Truth

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Uncovering Hidden Histories on Robben Island: A Journey of Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/uncovering-hidden-histories-on-robben-island-a-journey-of-truth Story Transcript:Af: In die diep groen van die Kaapse Wynlande lê 'n ou koshuis skool tussen die wingerde.En: In the deep green of the Cape Winelands lies an old boarding school among the vineyards.Af: Pieter, 'n stil seun met 'n groot liefde vir geskiedenis, sit alleen in sy kamer.En: Pieter, a quiet boy with a great love for history, sits alone in his room.Af: Sy hande beweeg stadig oor 'n ou boek.En: His hands move slowly over an old book.Af: Sy vriendin, Annelie, stap vol energie in.En: His friend, Annelie, walks in full of energy.Af: "Pieter! Gert sê ons moet gou regmaak. Die bus vertrek oor 'n paar minute!"En: "Pieter! Gert says we need to get ready quickly. The bus leaves in a few minutes!"Af: Pieter maak die boek toe en staan op.En: Pieter closes the book and stands up.Af: Hulle is op pad na Robbeneiland, en Pieter voel 'n mengsel van opgewondenheid en senuweeagtigheid.En: They are on their way to Robben Island, and Pieter feels a mix of excitement and nervousness.Af: Gert, met sy skerp tong en skeptiese blik, wag reeds by die bus.En: Gert, with his sharp tongue and skeptical look, is already waiting by the bus.Af: "Kom ons kyk of die stories regtig waar is," spot hy.En: "Let’s see if the stories are really true," he teases.Af: Die busrit is lank en vol geselskap.En: The bus ride is long and full of chatter.Af: Annelie praat luidkeels oor die groot leiers wat op die eiland gevange gehou is.En: Annelie talks loudly about the great leaders who were imprisoned on the island.Af: "Ons kan soveel van hulle leer!" sê sy dromerig.En: "We can learn so much from them!" she says dreamily.Af: Gert brom iets van "heldeverhale" en rol sy oë.En: Gert mutters something about "hero stories" and rolls his eyes.Af: By Robbeneiland waai die koue winterwind deur hulle jasse.En: At Robben Island, the cold winter wind blows through their jackets.Af: 'n Toergids verwelkom die groep en begin die rondleiding.En: A tour guide welcomes the group and begins the tour.Af: Die gids vertel van die harde lewe van die gevangenes, die klein selle, en die streng reëls.En: The guide talks about the hard life of the prisoners, the small cells, and the strict rules.Af: Pieter se oë blink; hy wil elke detail weet.En: Pieter’s eyes shine; he wants to know every detail.Af: Maar die tyd is min.En: But time is short.Af: Die gids beveel almal om terug na die bus te beweeg.En: The guide instructs everyone to return to the bus.Af: Pieter kyk rond, sy geel handskoene vasgeklem om sy boek.En: Pieter looks around, his yellow gloves clenched around his book.Af: "Ek moet meer sien," fluister hy.En: "I need to see more," he whispers.Af: Annelie merk sy blik op.En: Annelie notices his gaze.Af: "Wat dink jy, Pieter?" vra sy.En: "What are you thinking, Pieter?" she asks.Af: Pieter knik.En: Pieter nods.Af: "Ek wil daardie ou huis agter die tralies sien. Net vir 'n oomblik."En: "I want to see that old house behind the bars. Just for a moment."Af: Annelie lag.En: Annelie laughs.Af: "Ek gaan saam jou. Dit kan wonderlik wees."En: "I’m coming with you. It could be wonderful."