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From South Africa to Santorini: Anika's Culinary Triumph

From South Africa to Santorini: Anika's Culinary Triumph

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 Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: From South Africa to Santorini: Anika's Culinary Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Anika staan op die klipstoep van die restaurant en kyk uit oor die Aegeïese See.En: Anika stands on the stone veranda of the restaurant and looks out over the Aegeïese See.Af: Die sonnige bome van Santorini omring haar.En: The sunny trees of Santorini surround her.Af: Die witgekalkte mure en blou koepels blink in die lig van die laaste sonstrale.En: The whitewashed walls and blue domes glisten in the light of the last sun rays.Af: Dit is herfs en die lug skyn oranje en pienk.En: It is autumn, and the sky shines orange and pink.Af: Haar hande bewe liggies, maar sy glimlag vasberade.En: Her hands tremble slightly, but she smiles determinedly.Af: Vandag is die groot dag.En: Today is the big day.Af: Dewald en Johan, haar nuwe kollegas, loop nader.En: Dewald and Johan, her new colleagues, approach.Af: "Hoe voel jy, Anika?En: "How do you feel, Anika?"Af: " vra Dewald terwyl hy klop klop op haar skouer.En: asks Dewald as he pats her shoulder.Af: "Bietjie senuweeagtig, maar baie opgewonde," antwoord sy.En: "A bit nervous, but very excited," she replies.Af: Johan glimlag bemoedigend en sê: "Jy gaan dit uitstekend doen.En: Johan smiles encouragingly and says, "You're going to do excellently."Af: "Anika het 'n passie vir kosmaak.En: Anika has a passion for cooking.Af: Sy het van Suid-Afrika na Santorini gekom om haar droom na te jaag.En: She came from South Africa to Santorini to pursue her dream.Af: Sy wil haar merk maak met hierdie geleentheid.En: She wants to make her mark with this opportunity.Af: Sy het besluit om haar Suid-Afrikaanse wortels te kombineer met plaaslike Griekse geure.En: She has decided to combine her South African roots with local Greek flavors.Af: Dit was 'n uitdaging, maar sy is vasberade.En: It was a challenge, but she is determined.Af: Die spyskaart is gereed – bobotie met 'n Griekse draai, spanakopita met 'n biltongvulsel, en melktert met heuning en okkerneute.En: The menu is ready – bobotie with a Greek twist, spanakopita with a biltong filling, and milk tart with honey and walnuts.Af: Die span werk hard aan die voorbereidings.En: The team works hard on the preparations.Af: Maar dan, net voor gaste begin aankom, begin dit onverwags reën.En: But then, just before guests start arriving, it unexpectedly begins to rain.Af: Die buitenste opstelling is deurdrenk.En: The outdoor setup is drenched.Af: Paniek heers vir 'n oomblik.En: Panic reigns for a moment.Af: Anika kyk om haar en sien die gespanne gesigte van haar span.En: Anika looks around her and sees the tense faces of her team.Af: Sy neem 'n diep asem in.En: She takes a deep breath.Af: "Ons skuif alles binnetoe," sê sy beslis.En: "We'll move everything inside," she says decisively.Af: Saam, met vinnige hande en gelaaide energie, skuif hulle tafels, stoele, en geregte na binne.En: Together, with quick hands and loaded energy, they move tables, chairs, and dishes inside.Af: Die reën slaan teen die vensters.En: The rain beats against the windows.Af: Binne is dit warm en knus.En: Inside, it's warm and cozy.Af: Die gaste begin stadig instrom.En: The guests begin to trickle in slowly.Af: Hoewel die verandering onverwags was, lyk alles in plek.En: Although the change was unexpected, everything seems in place.Af: Anika sien hoe mense smaakvol eet en geselserig gesels.En: Anika sees people eating tastefully and chatting pleasantly.Af: Die atmosfeer is vol lewe en die reuk van haar unieke geregte vul die lug.En: The atmosphere is full of life, and the aroma of her unique dishes fills the air.Af: Haar baas glimlag vir haar van die kantlyn af.En: Her boss smiles at her from the sidelines.Af: Aan die einde van die aand kom 'n gas nader.En: At the end of the evening, a guest approaches.Af: "Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring.En: "It was a wonderful experience.Af: Juwele soos hierdie resep is skaars.En: Jewels like these recipes are rare.Af: Dankie, Anika," sê hy opreg.En: Thank you, Anika," he says sincerely.Af: Haar hart swel van trots en dankbaarheid.En: Her heart swells with pride and gratitude.Af: Anika het die aand oorwin.En: Anika has triumphed over the evening.Af: Sy voel sterker, meer selfversekerd.En: She feels stronger, more confident.Af: Sy weet nou dat haar kulturele agtergrond en nuwe omgewing harmonieus kan vermeng.En: She now knows that her cultural background and new environment can blend harmoniously.Af: Sy glimlag vir Dewald en Johan en sê: "Ons het dit gedoen, span.En: She smiles at Dewald and Johan and says, "We did it, team.Af: Dankie.En: Thank you."Af: "Die see buite het weer rustig geword en die sterre skyn helder.En: The sea outside has become calm again, and the stars shine brightly.Af: Anika stap uit op die stoep, neem 'n asemrowende uitsig in, en voel haar meer tuis as ooit.En: Anika steps out onto ...
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