A Family's Heartfelt Journey Through Plitvice's Autumn Beauty

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: A Family's Heartfelt Journey Through Plitvice's Autumn Beauty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-familys-heartfelt-journey-through-plitvices-autumn-beauty Story Transcript:Hr: Šuma Plitvičkih jezera obojena je zlatnim, crvenim i smeđim tonovima.En: The forest of Plitvice Lakes is painted in golden, red, and brown hues.Hr: Zrak je hladan, ali ugodan.En: The air is cold but pleasant.Hr: Ivanka, Zoran i Tihana putuju obiteljskim automobilom prema Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.En: Ivanka, Zoran, and Tihana are traveling in the family car towards Plitvice Lakes National Park.Hr: Ivanka sjedi na prednjem sjedalu, sreće na licu.En: Ivanka sits in the front seat, a smile on her face.Hr: Zoran vozi i malo je mrzovoljan.En: Zoran is driving, slightly grumpy.Hr: "Zašto baš sad idemo na ovaj izlet?" mrmlja Zoran.En: "Why are we going on this trip now?" Zoran grumbles.Hr: Nije ga uvjerena ljepota prirode.En: He is not convinced by the beauty of nature.Hr: Misli da bi vikend kod kuće bio bolje iskorišten.En: He believes the weekend would be better spent at home.Hr: Ivanka se smiješi, odlučna održati dobru atmosferu.En: Ivanka smiles, determined to maintain a good atmosphere.Hr: "Bit će lijepo, Zorane. Ljepota prirode je neprocjenjiva," odgovara nježno.En: "It'll be lovely, Zoran. The beauty of nature is invaluable," she replies gently.Hr: Na stražnjem sjedalu, Tihana sjeti slušalice u ušima i skrola po mobitelu.En: In the back seat, Tihana has earphones in her ears and is scrolling through her phone.Hr: Adolescencija ju čini povučenom i malo distanciranom.En: Adolescence makes her withdrawn and somewhat distant.Hr: No, u dubini, želi osjetiti povezanost sa svojim roditeljima.En: However, deep down, she wants to feel connected to her parents.Hr: Osjeća stid priznati to naglas.En: She's too shy to admit it out loud.Hr: Naposljetku, dolaze do parka.En: Eventually, they arrive at the park.Hr: Ivanka vodi obitelj pješačkom stazom kroz šumu.En: Ivanka leads the family on a walking trail through the forest.Hr: Drveće je okružuje, a potočići pjevaju melodiju.En: Trees surround them, and streams sing a melody.Hr: Voda se prelijeva u mirna jezera.En: The water flows into calm lakes.Hr: Ivanka pokušava razgovarati.En: Ivanka tries to make conversation.Hr: "Pogledaj, Tihana, kako su stabla lijepa," kaže.En: "Look, Tihana, how beautiful the trees are," she says.Hr: Tihana uzdahne, skine jednu slušalicu.En: Tihana sighs, removes one earphone.Hr: "Da, lijepa su," prizna.En: "Yes, they are beautiful," she admits.Hr: Nakon nekoliko minuta, Zoran se, bez riječi, zaustavi kod klupe.En: After a few minutes, Zoran wordlessly stops by a bench.Hr: "Odmarajmo se malo," predloži.En: "Let's rest for a bit," he suggests.Hr: Tada stižu do vidikovca.En: Then they reach a viewpoint.Hr: Ispred njih je veličanstven pogled na slapove.En: In front of them is a magnificent view of the waterfalls.Hr: Ivanka zastane, srce joj uzbuđeno kuca.En: Ivanka pauses, her heart beating excitedly.Hr: Međutim, napetost se ponovno diže.En: However, tension rises again.Hr: Zoran želi nastaviti; Tihana bi sjela i poslala poruke prijateljima.En: Zoran wants to move on; Tihana would prefer to sit and text her...