Ana je stajala među drevnim ruševinama Salone, osjetivši čaroliju prošlih vremena oko sebe.

Ana stood among the ancient ruins of Salona, feeling the magic of past times around her.

Vjetar je nizao njezinu kosu dok je gledala prema morskom horizontu.

The wind tousled her hair as she gazed toward the sea horizon.

Bio je to ljetni dan, a njezina obitelj se okupljala kako bi proslavila 80. rođendan njezine bake.

It was a summer day, and her family had gathered to celebrate her grandmother's 80th birthday.

Ana je znala da danas mora razgovarati s bakom.

Ana knew she had to talk to her grandmother today.

Osjećala je nemir u srcu jer je čuvala tajnu.

Her heart was restless because she was keeping a secret.

Voljela je arheologiju više od ičega.

She loved archaeology more than anything.

Nedavno je dobila priliku za važna iskapanja u inozemstvu.

Recently, she had received an opportunity for significant excavations abroad.

No, njezina obitelj je očekivala da ostane i slijedi tradicionalne obveze.

However, her family expected her to stay and follow traditional obligations.

„Ana!“ povikao je njezin brat Ivan.

"Ana!" her brother Ivan called out.

„Svi smo tu. Dođi, vrijeme je za govor.“

"We’re all here. Come, it's time for the speech."

Malo nervozna, Ana se uputila prema središtu okupljanja.

A bit nervous, Ana made her way to the center of the gathering.

Stolovi su bili prekriveni hranom, a obitelj je bila sretna i vesela.

The tables were covered with food, and the family was happy and cheerful.

No, Ana nije mogla ignorirati stisak u trbuhu.

Yet, Ana couldn't ignore the knot in her stomach.

Ona je morala reći istinu.

She had to tell the truth.

Nakon što su pjesme i smijeh utihnuli, Ana je odlučila pronaći svoju baku.

After the songs and laughter subsided, Ana decided to find her grandmother.

Baka je sjedila na kamenoj klupi, promatrajući ruševine.

Her grandmother was sitting on a stone bench, watching the ruins.

„Bako,“ započne Ana, sjedajući pokraj nje,

"Grandmother," Ana began, sitting down beside her,

„trebam razgovarati s tobom.“

"I need to talk to you."

Baka ju je pogledala nježno, s mudrošću u očima.

Her grandmother looked at her gently, with wisdom in her eyes.

„Reci, moje dijete.“

"Tell me, my child."

„Dobila sam priliku otići na važna iskapanja u inozemstvu,“ rekla je Ana, boreći se s uzbuđenjem i strahom.

"I've received an opportunity to go on important excavations abroad," Ana said, battling her excitement and fear.

„Znam koliko vam znači da ostanem. No, arheologija je moja strast.“

"I know how much it means to you for me to stay. But archaeology is my passion."

Baka je kratko šutjela, razmišljajući.

Her grandmother was silent for a moment, thinking.

„Znala sam da imaš nešto važno na umu,“ rekla je napokon.

"I knew you had something important on your mind," she finally said.

„Ovo mjesto, Salona, ima toliko povijesti.

"This place, Salona, has so much history.

Tvoja strast je vrijedna.

Your passion is valuable.

Ali, razumiješ li što će to značiti za obitelj?

But do you understand what this will mean for the family?"

Ana je kimnula.

Ana nodded.

„Svjesna sam. Ali, trebam tvoje blagoslove i podršku.“

"I understand. But I need your blessing and support."

Baka je uzela Aninu ruku.

Her grandmother took Ana's hand.

„Onda idi, Ana.

"Then go, Ana.

Ostvari svoje snove.

Fulfill your dreams.

Tvoja mladost je kratka; moraš je iskoristiti.

Your youth is short; you must make the most of it.

Obitelj će razumjeti, i ja ću im pomoći da to shvate.“

The family will understand, and I will help them to see."

S olakšanjem i suzama koje su se formirale u očima, Ana je zagrlila svoju baku.

With relief and tears welling up in her eyes, Ana hugged her grandmother.

U srcu drevnih ruševina, njihova veza se još više ojačala.

In the heart of the ancient ruins, their bond strengthened further.

Spremna, Ana se vratila svojoj obitelji i podijelila svoju odluku.

Ready, Ana returned to her family and shared her decision.

U početku je bilo šoka i nevjerice,

Initially, there was shock and disbelief,

ali baka je smireno objasnila Aninu strast.

but her grandmother calmly explained Ana's passion.

Malo po malo, obitelj je počela shvaćati.

Gradually, the family began to understand.

Pod bakinom zaštitom, Anina odluka je prihvaćena.

Under her grandmother’s protection, Ana's decision was accepted.

Tog ljetnog popodneva, Ana je osjetila novopronađeno samopouzdanje.

That summer afternoon, Ana felt a newfound confidence.

Vjetar je donio miris mora, a Ana je znala da je pred njom svijet pun novih otkrića.

The wind brought the scent of the sea, and Ana knew a world full of new discoveries lay ahead.

Obitelj je bila uz nju, a Salona, središte povijesti, svjedočila je rođenju novih početaka.

Her family stood by her, and Salona, the center of history, witnessed the birth of new beginnings.