Luka, Ivana i Mateo hodali su kroz Plitvička jezera, predivan prizor zime.

Luka, Ivana and Mateo walked through Plitvička jezera, a beautiful winter scene.

Snijeg je pokrio drveće, a jezera su postala ledena zrcala.

Snow covered the trees, and the lakes had become icy mirrors.

Bio je to pravoslavni Božić, 7. siječnja, vrijeme mira i veselja.

It was Orthodox Christmas, January 7th, a time of peace and joy.

Luka je nosio kameru oko vrata i bio uzbuđen.

Luka carried a camera around his neck and was excited.

Čuo je priče o smrznutom vodopadu duboko u parku.

He had heard stories about a frozen waterfall deep in the park.

Želio ga je pronaći i slikati.

He wanted to find and photograph it.

"Luka, moramo biti oprezni," rekla je Ivana, koju je brinuo dubok snijeg i hladnoća.

"Luka, we have to be careful," said Ivana, worried about the deep snow and cold.

"Vrijeme se može pogoršati."

"The weather can get worse."

"Mateo i ja smo tu da podržimo tebe, ali moramo misliti na sigurnost," dodala je.

"Mateo and I are here to support you, but we have to think about safety," she added.

Mateo, uvijek ležeran, kimnuo je.

Mateo, always laid-back, nodded.

"Idemo polako, ali sigurno.

"Let's go slow but safe.

Važno je da se svi vratimo kući zdravi."

It's important that we all get back home healthy."

Unatoč tome, Luka je bio uporan.

Despite this, Luka was persistent.

"Samo još malo dalje.

"Just a little further.

Tako blizu smo," rekao je, pokazujući na stazu koja je nestala u šumi.

We're so close," he said, pointing to the trail that disappeared into the forest.

Dok su hodali, snijeg je postajao sve gušći, vjetar hladniji.

As they walked, the snow became denser, the wind colder.

Nakon sat vremena, počela je mećava.

After an hour, a blizzard began.

Ivana je bila nervozna.

Ivana was nervous.

"Luka, moramo se vratiti.

"Luka, we have to go back.

Ne možemo riskirati."

We can't take the risk."

Luka je pogledao Ivanu i Matea.

Luka looked at Ivana and Mateo.

Vidio je zabrinutost na njihovim licima.

He saw the concern on their faces.

U tom trenutku, shvatio je.

At that moment, he understood.

Avantura nije vrijedna ako stavlja druge u opasnost.

The adventure wasn't worth it if it put others in danger.

"U pravu si, Ivana.

"You're right, Ivana.

Idemo nazad," rekao je tiho.

Let's head back," he said quietly.

Mateo se osmjehnuo, a Ivana je odahnula.

Mateo smiled, and Ivana sighed in relief.

Dok su se vraćali, pahulje su plesale oko njih.

As they returned, snowflakes danced around them.

Luka je razmišljao o trenutku kada je bio spreman riskirati sve.

Luka thought about the moment when he was ready to risk it all.

Shvatio je da je važnije biti oprezan i u ravnoteži s prirodom i prijateljima.

He realized it's more important to be cautious and balanced with nature and friends.

Kada su se vratili do ulaza, bili su umorni, ali sretni.

When they returned to the entrance, they were tired but happy.

Iako nisu pronašli vodopad, njihova zajednička sigurnost bila je važnija od bilo koje slike.

Although they hadn't found the waterfall, their shared safety was more important than any picture.

Sjeli su u mali kafić blizu ulaza, sretni što su na toplome.

They sat in a small café near the entrance, happy to be warm.

Dok su dijelili kolače i topli čaj, Luka je tiho rekao, "Hvala vam.

As they shared cakes and hot tea, Luka quietly said, "Thank you.

Naučio sam nešto važno danas."

I've learned something important today."

Ivana se nasmijala, a Mateo je lupio Lukino rame, pokazujući da razumije.

Ivana laughed, and Mateo patted Luka's shoulder, showing he understood.

Atmosfera je bila mirna, prijateljska.

The atmosphere was calm, friendly.

Luka je znao da će sljedeći put bolje razmisliti o opasnostima.

Luka knew that next time he would think more carefully about the risks.

Zajedno su proslavili Božić u Plitvicama, sretan kraj njihovog zimskog puta.

Together they celebrated Christmas at Plitvice, a happy end to their winter journey.

Priroda je bila prekrasna, ali prijateljstvo još ljepše.

Nature was beautiful, but friendship even more so.