Af: Op 'n helder, blou lug Sondag, draai die sonnetjie om die Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria.
En: On a bright, blue sky Sunday, the sun shines around the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria.

Af: Die groen gras is perfek vir 'n piekniek.
En: The green grass is perfect for a picnic.

Af: Annelize en Pieter besluit om hier 'n gesinsdag deur te bring.
En: Annelize and Pieter decide to spend a family day here.

Af: Annelize pak die piekniekmandjie vol lekkernye.
En: Annelize packs the picnic basket full of treats.

Af: "Pieter, het jy die komberse gebring?
En: "Pieter, did you bring the blankets?"

Af: " vra sy.
En: she asks.

Af: Pieter glimlag, "Ja, ek het hulle in die motor gelaai.
En: Pieter smiles, "Yes, I loaded them in the car."

Af: " Hulle gaan sit naby 'n groot eikeboom.
En: They sit down near a large oak tree.

Af: Die koelte is heerlik.
En: The shade is lovely.

Af: Annelize sit die mandjie oop.
En: Annelize opens the basket.

Af: Daar is koue hoender, tuisgemaakte brood, kaasskywe en soet lemoensap.
En: There is cold chicken, homemade bread, cheese slices, and sweet orange juice.

Af: Pieter trek 'n veldstoel nader.
En: Pieter pulls a camping chair closer.

Af: Hy kyk rond en sê, "Hier is pragtig.
En: He looks around and says, "It's beautiful here.

Af: Ons moet dit meer gereeld doen.
En: We should do this more often."

Af: "Annelize glimlag en antwoord, "Ek stem saam.
En: Annelize smiles and replies, "I agree."

Af: " Sy neem 'n groot sluk van haar lemoensap.
En: She takes a big sip of her orange juice.

Af: Hulle geniet die ete en die rustige atmosfeer.
En: They enjoy the meal and the peaceful atmosphere.

Af: Kinders speel naby en voëltjies sing in die bome.
En: Children play nearby, and birds sing in the trees.

Af: Alles voel perfek.
En: Everything feels perfect.

Af: Skielik hoor hulle 'n harde geritsel in die bos.
En: Suddenly, they hear a loud rustling in the bushes.

Af: Annelize verskrik, "Wat is dit?
En: Annelize, startled, asks, "What is that?"

Af: "Pieter staan op en sê, "Ek sal gaan kyk.
En: Pieter stands up and says, "I'll go check."

Af: " Hy stap nader en sien 'n klein, verlore hondjie.
En: He walks closer and sees a small, lost puppy.

Af: Dit tjank bekommerd.
En: It whimpers worriedly.

Af: Pieter roep uit, "Dis net 'n hondjie!
En: Pieter calls out, "It's just a puppy!"

Af: " Hy tel dit op en bring dit na Annelize.
En: He picks it up and brings it to Annelize.

Af: "O, arme ding!
En: "Oh, poor thing!"

Af: " sê sy.
En: she says.

Af: Sy gee die hondjie 'n stukkie hoender.
En: She gives the puppy a piece of chicken.

Af: Dit eet gretig.
En: It eats eagerly.

Af: Hulle besluit om na die naamplaatjie te kyk.
En: They decide to look at the name tag.

Af: "Bobby," lees Pieter hardop.
En: "Bobby," Pieter reads aloud.

Af: "Ons moet Bobby se eienaar vind.
En: "We need to find Bobby's owner."

Af: "Hulle stap saam om die Voortrekker Monument, rondkyk vir Bobby se eienaar.
En: They walk around the Voortrekker Monument, looking for Bobby's owner.

Af: Na 'n rukkie kom hulle 'n vrou en haar dogtertjie teë.
En: After a while, they come across a woman and her little girl.

Af: Die dogtertjie huil.
En: The little girl is crying.

Af: Pieter vra, "Is julle op soek na 'n hondjie?
En: Pieter asks, "Are you looking for a puppy?"

Af: "Die vrou kyk op en sê, "Ja, ons Bobby is weg.
En: The woman looks up and says, "Yes, our Bobby is missing."

Af: "Annelize glimlag en hou Bobby vorentoe.
En: Annelize smiles and holds Bobby out.

Af: Die dogtertjie jubel, "Bobby!
En: The little girl exclaims, "Bobby!"

Af: "Bobby se eienaar bedank Annelize en Pieter oor en oor.
En: Bobby's owner thanks Annelize and Pieter over and over.

Af: Hulle voel gelukkig omdat hulle kon help.
En: They feel happy that they could help.

Af: Terug by hulle piekniekplek, sit hulle weer onder die eikeboom.
En: Back at their picnic spot, they sit under the oak tree again.

Af: Die son sak stadig aan die westekant.
En: The sun slowly sets in the west.

Af: Pieter sê, "Vandag was spesiaal.
En: Pieter says, "Today was special.

Af: Soms maak klein dade 'n groot verskil.
En: Sometimes small acts make a big difference."

Af: "Annelize stem in en sê, "Ja, om Bobby te red en sy eienaar te help was wonderlik.
En: Annelize agrees and says, "Yes, rescuing Bobby and helping his owner was wonderful."

Af: "Die dag eindig met 'n glimlag.
En: The day ends with a smile.

Af: Annelize en Pieter pak hul goed op, tevrede en dankbaar vir 'n heerlike Sondagmiddag by die Voortrekker Monument.
En: Annelize and Pieter pack up their things, satisfied and grateful for a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Voortrekker Monument.