Die Drakensberge het rotsagtige pieke wat trots staan onder die vlugtige herfsondeertroue in die koel wind.

The Drakensberge have rocky peaks that stand proudly under the fleeting autumn sun in the cool wind.

Lukas, 'n ervare stapper en paramedikus, voel tuis hier.

Lukas, an experienced hiker and paramedic, feels at home here.

Dit is Paasnaweek, en hy lei 'n groep stappers op 'n ekspedisie.

It is Easter weekend, and he is leading a group of hikers on an expedition.

Sy entoesiasme vir die avontuur is tasbaar.

His enthusiasm for the adventure is palpable.

Anika, sy jarelange vriend, stap langs hom.

Anika, his longtime friend, walks beside him.

Haar glimlag is aansteeklik, maar hy merk iets vreemds in haar gedagtes.

Her smile is contagious, but he notices something strange in her thoughts.

Met die vars vars lug hou Johan, 'n nuweling tot die staproete, reg voor die groep.

With the fresh air, Johan, a newcomer to the hiking trail, is leading the group.

Hy is vol moed, maar soms stap hy vinniger as sy ervaring toelaat.

He is full of courage, but sometimes he walks faster than his experience allows.

Die roetes is nie vir ligsinnige mense bedoel nie, en Lukas hou 'n waaksaam oog oor hom.

The trails are not intended for carefree people, and Lukas keeps a watchful eye on him.

Skielik, soos die middag vorder, begin Johan se pas verminder.

Suddenly, as the afternoon progresses, Johan's pace begins to slow.

Hy word bleek en is duidelik ongemaklik.

He becomes pale and is visibly uncomfortable.

Lukas herken die tekens van hoogte-siekte ontmoedigend bekend.

Lukas recognizes the discouragingly familiar signs of altitude sickness.

"Rus, Johan," sê Lukas ferm en die groep kom tot stilstand.

"Rest, Johan," says Lukas firmly, and the group comes to a halt.

Lukas moet vinnig besluite neem.

Lukas must make quick decisions.

Hy deel die groep.

He divides the group.

"Ek en Anika sal bly om vir Johan te help.

"I and Anika will stay to help Johan.

Die res van julle, begin die afdraand," sê hy.

The rest of you, start the descent," he says.

Anika kyk na Lukas, en sonder woorde verstaan sy die erns van die situasie.

Anika looks at Lukas, and without words, she understands the seriousness of the situation.

Sy volg sy instruksies, vind water, en help Lukas om Johan te stabiliseer.

She follows his instructions, finds water, and helps Lukas stabilize Johan.

Anika se hande bewe effens, maar sy raak nie paniekerig nie.

Anika's hands tremble slightly, but she does not panic.

Dan verras 'n skielike storm die berge.

Then, a sudden storm surprises the mountains.

Wolke is donker en dik, en die wind duiwel oor die krans.

The clouds are dark and thick, and the wind howls over the cliffs.

Lukas bly kalm en raak aktief.

Lukas remains calm and acts decisively.

"Ons moet vinnig afkom voordat dit erger word," roep hy oor die wind.

"We must get down quickly before it gets worse," he shouts over the wind.

Hulle begin die afdaling, stadig maar doelgerig.

They begin the descent, slowly but purposefully.

Johan se asemhaling word meer gereeld namate hulle laer daal.

Johan's breathing becomes more regular as they descend lower.

Anika bly naby meisene en Lukas.

Anika stays close to both Johan and Lukas.

Terwyl hulle stap, word die storm 'n geselskap wat hulle moet hanteer.

As they hike, the storm becomes a challenge they must manage.

By laer hoogte is die lug minder lastig.

At lower altitude, the air is less troublesome.

Johan voel beter en sy kleur keer terug.

Johan feels better, and his color returns.

Die drie van hulle bereik die basis veilig.

The three of them safely reach the base.

Lukas se besluitneming en Anika se humeur het die dag gered.

Lukas's decision-making and Anika's composure saved the day.

Later, terwyl hulle by die vuur sit, deel Anika haar probleem met Lukas.

Later, as they sit by the fire, Anika shares her problem with Lukas.

Dit is 'n las wat lank in stilte gedra was.

It is a burden she has carried in silence for a long time.

Hy luister en weet dat hulle vriendskap sterker as ooit tevore is.

He listens and knows that their friendship is stronger than ever before.

Hierdie ervaring het hom selfvertroue gegee; hy kan leier wees, krisis hanteer.

This experience has given him confidence; he can be a leader, handle crises.

En Anika weet sy het 'n ware vriend in Lukas.

And Anika knows she has a true friend in Lukas.

Die berge is stil, en met die Paasfees is hulle dankbaar – nie net vir die landskap nie, maar vir mekaar.

The mountains are quiet, and with Easter, they are grateful—not only for the landscape but for each other.