Oblaci su se skupili nad Rovinjem, stvarajući sivu kulisu za školski izlet Ane, Ivana i Marije.

The clouds gathered over Rovinj, creating a gray backdrop for the school trip of Ana, Ivan, and Marija.

U jesen, more u Rovinju često je divlje, a vetar vije uličicama punim povijesti.

In autumn, the sea in Rovinj is often wild, and the wind whips through alleyways full of history.

Ana je stajala s grupom učenika ispred Akvarija Rovinj.

Ana stood with a group of students in front of the Rovinj Aquarium.

Zgrada je bila stara, ali šarmantna, smještena uz samu obalu.

The building was old but charming, situated right on the coast.

Zvuci valova sudarali su se o kamenje ispod.

The sounds of waves crashed against the rocks below.

Ana je voljela more i sve stvorove koji u njemu žive.

Ana loved the sea and all the creatures that live in it.

Njena strast bila je morska biologija.

Her passion was marine biology.

Ali, danas joj je nešto stiskalo u stomaku.

But today, something clenched in her stomach.

Grupa učenika žamorila je oko nje, ali Ana je bila tiha.

The group of students buzzed around her, but Ana was quiet.

Mislila je o morskim psima, ribama i koraljima koje će vidjeti, ali i o pitanjima koja želi postaviti vodiču.

She thought about the sharks, fish, and coral she would see, but also the questions she wanted to ask the guide.

Marija i Ivan stajali su kraj Ane.

Marija and Ivan stood next to Ana.

Marija je stalno pričala, a Ivan se smejao šalama.

Marija was constantly talking, and Ivan laughed at her jokes.

Oni su joj bili prijatelji, ali nisu razumjeli njenu stidljivost.

They were her friends, but they didn't understand her shyness.

Vodič, stariji gospodin sa srebrom u kosi, pozvao ih je da uđu.

The guide, an older gentleman with silver hair, invited them in.

Akvarij je bio pun velikih staklenih tankova blistave vode.

The aquarium was full of large glass tanks with glistening water.

Ribe su klizile kroz prostor poput plesača.

Fish glided through the space like dancers.

Voda u tankovima odražavala je blijedu jesenju svjetlost.

The water in the tanks reflected the pale autumn light.

Svaki tank je bio svijet za sebe.

Each tank was a world unto itself.

Ali, jedno je bilo osobito prazno zbog oluje - veliki tank sa razigranim morskim psima.

But one was particularly empty due to the storm - the large tank with playful sharks.

To je malo razočaralo Anu, jer je upravo o toj vrsti htjela pisati svoj projekt.

This somewhat disappointed Ana, as it was this type she wanted to write her project about.

Dok su koračali, vodič im je pokazivao razne životinje i pričao o njihovim navikama.

As they walked, the guide showed them various animals and talked about their habits.

Ana je pažljivo slušala, ponekad pišući bilješke u svoju bilježnicu.

Ana listened carefully, sometimes jotting down notes in her notebook.

No, nije se usuđivala dignuti ruku i postaviti pitanje.

However, she didn't dare to raise her hand and ask a question.

Šetnja je došla do kraja.

The walk came to an end.

Vodič je stao ispred najzanimljivijeg tanka - manjeg bazena u kojem su bili mali morski psi.

The guide stopped in front of the most interesting tank - a smaller pool where there were small sharks.

"Danas imate priliku dotaknuti malu ajkulu," rekao je vodič.

"Today, you have the opportunity to touch a small shark," said the guide.

"Tko želi probati?

"Who wants to try?"

"Nastala je tišina.

Silence ensued.

Ana je osjetila kako joj srce ubrzano kuca.

Ana felt her heart beat faster.

Ovo je bila njena prilika.

This was her chance.

Polako, podigla je ruku.

Slowly, she raised her hand.

Na iznenađenje svih, uključujući i sebe, zakoračila je naprijed.

To everyone's surprise, including her own, she stepped forward.

Približila se tanku i pružila ruku.

She approached the tank and extended her hand.

Kad je osjetila grubu kožu ajkule pod prstima, osmijeh joj se razlio licem.

When she felt the rough skin of the shark under her fingers, a smile spread across her face.

"Kakva je osjetina," pomislila je.

"What a sensation," she thought.

Vodič joj je prišao.

The guide approached her.

"Vidiš, nisu svi morski psi opasni," rekao je uz smiješak.

"You see, not all sharks are dangerous," he said with a smile.

Ana je klimnula glavom, osjećajući ushićenje i novu snagu.

Ana nodded, feeling excitement and newfound strength.

Počela je postavljati pitanja, jedno za drugim.

She began asking questions, one after another.

Vodič je bio impresioniran njenim interesom i znanjem.

The guide was impressed by her interest and knowledge.

Kad su izašli iz akvarija, Ivan i Marija su je tapšali po ramenima.

As they left the aquarium, Ivan and Marija patted her on the shoulder.

"Bravo, Ana!

"Bravo, Ana!"

" rekli su.

they said.

Ana se osjećala sretno i ponosno.

Ana felt happy and proud.

Shvatila je da se nekoć izgubila u sjenama svoje stidljivosti, ali sada je videla koliko je važno govoriti, pitati i tražiti odgovore.

She realized she had once lost herself in the shadows of her shyness, but now she saw how important it is to speak up, ask, and seek answers.

Kraj izleta donio joj je novu hrabrost.

The end of the trip brought her new courage.

Shvatila je da, iako je jesen često tmurna, njezina unutarnja svjetlost može zasjati jače.

She realized that although autumn is often gloomy, her inner light could shine brighter.

Ana se vratila kući, spremna napisati najbolji projekt o morskim stvorenjima Rovinjske obale.

Ana returned home, ready to write the best project on the marine creatures of the Rovinj coast.