Op 'n helder, blou lug Sondag, draai die sonnetjie om die Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria.

On a bright, blue sky Sunday, the sun shines around the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria.

Die groen gras is perfek vir 'n piekniek.

The green grass is perfect for a picnic.

Annelize en Pieter besluit om hier 'n gesinsdag deur te bring.

Annelize and Pieter decide to spend a family day here.

Annelize pak die piekniekmandjie vol lekkernye.

Annelize packs the picnic basket full of treats.

"Pieter, het jy die komberse gebring?

"Pieter, did you bring the blankets?"

" vra sy.

she asks.

Pieter glimlag, "Ja, ek het hulle in die motor gelaai.

Pieter smiles, "Yes, I loaded them in the car."

" Hulle gaan sit naby 'n groot eikeboom.

They sit down near a large oak tree.

Die koelte is heerlik.

The shade is lovely.

Annelize sit die mandjie oop.

Annelize opens the basket.

Daar is koue hoender, tuisgemaakte brood, kaasskywe en soet lemoensap.

There is cold chicken, homemade bread, cheese slices, and sweet orange juice.

Pieter trek 'n veldstoel nader.

Pieter pulls a camping chair closer.

Hy kyk rond en sê, "Hier is pragtig.

He looks around and says, "It's beautiful here.

Ons moet dit meer gereeld doen.

We should do this more often."

"Annelize glimlag en antwoord, "Ek stem saam.

Annelize smiles and replies, "I agree."

" Sy neem 'n groot sluk van haar lemoensap.

She takes a big sip of her orange juice.

Hulle geniet die ete en die rustige atmosfeer.

They enjoy the meal and the peaceful atmosphere.

Kinders speel naby en voëltjies sing in die bome.

Children play nearby, and birds sing in the trees.

Alles voel perfek.

Everything feels perfect.

Skielik hoor hulle 'n harde geritsel in die bos.

Suddenly, they hear a loud rustling in the bushes.

Annelize verskrik, "Wat is dit?

Annelize, startled, asks, "What is that?"

"Pieter staan op en sê, "Ek sal gaan kyk.

Pieter stands up and says, "I'll go check."

" Hy stap nader en sien 'n klein, verlore hondjie.

He walks closer and sees a small, lost puppy.

Dit tjank bekommerd.

It whimpers worriedly.

Pieter roep uit, "Dis net 'n hondjie!

Pieter calls out, "It's just a puppy!"

" Hy tel dit op en bring dit na Annelize.

He picks it up and brings it to Annelize.

"O, arme ding!

"Oh, poor thing!"

" sê sy.

she says.

Sy gee die hondjie 'n stukkie hoender.

She gives the puppy a piece of chicken.

Dit eet gretig.

It eats eagerly.

Hulle besluit om na die naamplaatjie te kyk.

They decide to look at the name tag.

"Bobby," lees Pieter hardop.

"Bobby," Pieter reads aloud.

"Ons moet Bobby se eienaar vind.

"We need to find Bobby's owner."

"Hulle stap saam om die Voortrekker Monument, rondkyk vir Bobby se eienaar.

They walk around the Voortrekker Monument, looking for Bobby's owner.

Na 'n rukkie kom hulle 'n vrou en haar dogtertjie teë.

After a while, they come across a woman and her little girl.

Die dogtertjie huil.

The little girl is crying.

Pieter vra, "Is julle op soek na 'n hondjie?

Pieter asks, "Are you looking for a puppy?"

"Die vrou kyk op en sê, "Ja, ons Bobby is weg.

The woman looks up and says, "Yes, our Bobby is missing."

"Annelize glimlag en hou Bobby vorentoe.

Annelize smiles and holds Bobby out.

Die dogtertjie jubel, "Bobby!

The little girl exclaims, "Bobby!"

"Bobby se eienaar bedank Annelize en Pieter oor en oor.

Bobby's owner thanks Annelize and Pieter over and over.

Hulle voel gelukkig omdat hulle kon help.

They feel happy that they could help.

Terug by hulle piekniekplek, sit hulle weer onder die eikeboom.

Back at their picnic spot, they sit under the oak tree again.

Die son sak stadig aan die westekant.

The sun slowly sets in the west.

Pieter sê, "Vandag was spesiaal.

Pieter says, "Today was special.

Soms maak klein dade 'n groot verskil.

Sometimes small acts make a big difference."

"Annelize stem in en sê, "Ja, om Bobby te red en sy eienaar te help was wonderlik.

Annelize agrees and says, "Yes, rescuing Bobby and helping his owner was wonderful."

"Die dag eindig met 'n glimlag.

The day ends with a smile.

Annelize en Pieter pak hul goed op, tevrede en dankbaar vir 'n heerlike Sondagmiddag by die Voortrekker Monument.

Annelize and Pieter pack up their things, satisfied and grateful for a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Voortrekker Monument.