Šuma Plitvičkih jezera obojena je zlatnim, crvenim i smeđim tonovima.

The forest of Plitvice Lakes is painted in golden, red, and brown hues.

Zrak je hladan, ali ugodan.

The air is cold but pleasant.

Ivanka, Zoran i Tihana putuju obiteljskim automobilom prema Nacionalnom parku Plitvička jezera.

Ivanka, Zoran, and Tihana are traveling in the family car towards Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Ivanka sjedi na prednjem sjedalu, sreće na licu.

Ivanka sits in the front seat, a smile on her face.

Zoran vozi i malo je mrzovoljan.

Zoran is driving, slightly grumpy.

"Zašto baš sad idemo na ovaj izlet?" mrmlja Zoran.

"Why are we going on this trip now?" Zoran grumbles.

Nije ga uvjerena ljepota prirode.

He is not convinced by the beauty of nature.

Misli da bi vikend kod kuće bio bolje iskorišten.

He believes the weekend would be better spent at home.

Ivanka se smiješi, odlučna održati dobru atmosferu.

Ivanka smiles, determined to maintain a good atmosphere.

"Bit će lijepo, Zorane. Ljepota prirode je neprocjenjiva," odgovara nježno.

"It'll be lovely, Zoran. The beauty of nature is invaluable," she replies gently.

Na stražnjem sjedalu, Tihana sjeti slušalice u ušima i skrola po mobitelu.

In the back seat, Tihana has earphones in her ears and is scrolling through her phone.

Adolescencija ju čini povučenom i malo distanciranom.

Adolescence makes her withdrawn and somewhat distant.

No, u dubini, želi osjetiti povezanost sa svojim roditeljima.

However, deep down, she wants to feel connected to her parents.

Osjeća stid priznati to naglas.

She's too shy to admit it out loud.

Naposljetku, dolaze do parka.

Eventually, they arrive at the park.

Ivanka vodi obitelj pješačkom stazom kroz šumu.

Ivanka leads the family on a walking trail through the forest.

Drveće je okružuje, a potočići pjevaju melodiju.

Trees surround them, and streams sing a melody.

Voda se prelijeva u mirna jezera.

The water flows into calm lakes.

Ivanka pokušava razgovarati.

Ivanka tries to make conversation.

"Pogledaj, Tihana, kako su stabla lijepa," kaže.

"Look, Tihana, how beautiful the trees are," she says.

Tihana uzdahne, skine jednu slušalicu.

Tihana sighs, removes one earphone.

"Da, lijepa su," prizna.

"Yes, they are beautiful," she admits.

Nakon nekoliko minuta, Zoran se, bez riječi, zaustavi kod klupe.

After a few minutes, Zoran wordlessly stops by a bench.

"Odmarajmo se malo," predloži.

"Let's rest for a bit," he suggests.

Tada stižu do vidikovca.

Then they reach a viewpoint.

Ispred njih je veličanstven pogled na slapove.

In front of them is a magnificent view of the waterfalls.

Ivanka zastane, srce joj uzbuđeno kuca.

Ivanka pauses, her heart beating excitedly.

Međutim, napetost se ponovno diže.

However, tension rises again.

Zoran želi nastaviti; Tihana bi sjela i poslala poruke prijateljima.

Zoran wants to move on; Tihana would prefer to sit and text her friends.

"Zašto stalno moramo žuriti? Ne možemo li jednostavno uživati?" pita Ivanka, dok emocije izbijaju na površinu.

"Why do we always have to rush? Can't we just enjoy this?" Ivanka asks, emotions surfacing.

Tišina preuzme.

Silence takes over.

Tihana skine obje slušalice.

Tihana removes both earphones.

"Možemo ostati ovdje neko vrijeme?" pita stidljivo.

"Can we stay here for a while?" she asks shyly.

Zoran je pogleda, iznenađen.

Zoran looks at her, surprised.

"Pa... možda možemo," kaže, neznatno smekšan.

"Well... maybe we can," he says, slightly softened.

Promatraju vodu kako pada, prozirnu i nevjerojatno lijepu.

They watch the water fall, clear and incredibly beautiful.

Ivanka uzme mobitel.

Ivanka takes out her phone.

"Možemo li napraviti obiteljsku sliku?" predlaže nježno.

"Can we take a family picture?" she gently suggests.

Zoran se približi, Tihana stane između njih.

Zoran moves closer, Tihana stands between them.

Slika uhvati trenutak sunca koje im grije lica i slapove u pozadini.

The picture captures a moment with the sun warming their faces and the waterfalls in the background.

To postane uspomena, dragocjena i iskrena.

This becomes a precious and genuine memory.

Kako popodne prolazi, obitelj polako hoda natrag prema autu.

As the afternoon passes, the family slowly walks back to the car.

Ivanka sada razumije.

Ivanka now understands.

Nije sve u planiranju.

It's not all about planning.

Neka trenuci dođu prirodno.

Let moments come naturally.

Zoran se smiješi, opušteniji no inače.

Zoran smiles, more relaxed than usual.

"Moram priznati... ovo nije bilo loše," kaže.

"I have to admit... this wasn't bad," he says.

Tihana se pridruži, stavi ruku oko majke.

Tihana joins in, placing her arm around her mother.

"Lijepo mi je s vama," priznaje tiho.

"I enjoyed being with you," she quietly admits.

Ivanka osjeti val zadovoljstva.

Ivanka feels a wave of satisfaction.

Shvaća da su, unatoč svemu, stvorili uspomenu za cijeli život.

She realizes that, despite everything, they've created a lifelong memory.