Najskôr slnko zapadalo cez Bratislavu a jemné svetlo prenikalo cez veľké sklenené okná akvária.

The sun was first setting over Bratislava, and gentle light was penetrating through the large glass windows of the aquarium.

Mesto malo nádhernú jesennú atmosféru.

The city had a magnificent autumn atmosphere.

V akváriu to žilo - deti sa radovali pri pohľade na farebné ryby a dospelí obdivovali veľké žraloky ticho plávajúce okolo.

The aquarium was lively - children were delighted by the sight of colorful fish, and adults admired the large sharks quietly swimming around.

Lukáš bol zapálený fanúšik morskej fauny.

Lukáš was a passionate fan of marine fauna.

Neustále sníval o tom, že raz bude pracovať ako dobrovoľník v akváriu.

He constantly dreamed of one day working as a volunteer at the aquarium.

Spolu so svojou sesternicou Máriou dnes navštívili akvárium nielen pre krásne pohľady, ale tiež kvôli suvenírom.

Together with his cousin Mária, he visited the aquarium today not only for the beautiful views but also for the souvenirs.

Pri návšteve obchodu chcel nájsť niečo, čo by vyjadrilo jeho vášeň pre oceán.

During their visit to the shop, he wanted to find something that would express his passion for the ocean.

"Pozri sa na tieto krásne suveníry," povedala Mária, keď držala keramickú mušlu.

"Look at these beautiful souvenirs," said Mária, holding a ceramic shell.

"Určite nájdeme niečo perfektné.

"We are sure to find something perfect."

"V rohu obchodu stál Jozef, majiteľ obchodu, ktorý mal povesť výborného rozprávača.

In the corner of the shop stood Jozef, the shop owner, who had a reputation as an excellent storyteller.

Pomyslel na to, ako by mohol Lukášovi pomôcť.

He thought about how he could help Lukáš.

Jozef sa pozrel na Lukáša sympaticky a prišiel blízko s úsmevom na tvári.

Jozef looked at Lukáš sympathetically and approached him with a smile on his face.

"Môžem vám nejako pomôcť?

"Can I help you with something?"

" spýtal sa Jozef.

asked Jozef.

"Zaujímavosti o morských tvoroch sú mojou špecialitou.

"Interesting facts about marine creatures are my specialty."

"Lukáš bol fascinovaný sklom, najmä keď videl ručne vyrobeného skleneného delfína, ktorý sa trblietal na poličke.

Lukáš was fascinated by glass, especially when he saw a handmade glass dolphin that glittered on a shelf.

Bol to najkrajší suvenír, aký kedy videl.

It was the most beautiful souvenir he had ever seen.

Avšak jeho cena bola nad jeho rozpočet.

However, its price was beyond his budget.

"Ten delfín je krásny, ale žiaľ, nemôžem si ho dovoliť," povzdychol si Lukáš.

"That dolphin is beautiful, but unfortunately, I can't afford it," sighed Lukáš.

Jozef si všimol jeho sklamanie.

Jozef noticed his disappointment.

"Vieš, mám ešte zbierku jedinečných suvenírov, ktoré nevidí každý.

"You know, I have a collection of unique souvenirs that not everyone gets to see.

Poď, ukážem ti niečo zvláštne," usmial sa Jozef a viedol Lukáša do zadnej časti obchodu.

Come, I'll show you something special," Jozef smiled and led Lukáš to the back of the shop.

Tu boli skryté rôzne poklady.

Here, various treasures were hidden.

Lukáš obdivoval nádherné predmety, ale stále myslel na delfína.

Lukáš admired the wonderful items but kept thinking about the dolphin.

Musel niečo vymyslieť.

He had to come up with something.

"Naozaj by som toho delfína veľmi chcel," povedal Lukáš s priateľskou úprimnosťou.

"I would really love to have that dolphin," said Lukáš with friendly sincerity.

"Mohol by som vám pomôcť s niečím, napríklad so službou v obchode, aby som mohol získať zľavu?

"Could I help you with something, like working in the store, to earn a discount?"

"Jozef sa zamyslel.

Jozef thought about it.

Viditeľne sa Lukáša jeho zápal dotkol.

He was visibly touched by Lukáš's passion.

"Viem, že to je pre teba dôležité.

"I know this is important to you.

Tak čo keby som ti ponúkol zľavu?

How about I offer you a discount?

Tvoj záujem ma oslovil.

Your interest has impressed me.

Navyše mám kontakty v akváriu a viem ti poskytnúť odporúčanie, ak naozaj chceš dobrovoľníčiť.

Besides, I have contacts at the aquarium and can give you a recommendation if you really want to volunteer."

"Lukáš bol ohromený.

Lukáš was amazed.

Nečakal, že jeho úprimnosť a vášeň budú odmenené.

He didn't expect his honesty and passion to be rewarded.

"Ďakujem vám veľmi pekne, Jozef.

"Thank you very much, Jozef.

To pre mňa znamená veľa," povedal s nadšením v očiach.

It means a lot to me," he said with enthusiasm in his eyes.

Odniesol si domov nielen skleneného delfína, ale tiež pocit, že je na správnej ceste za svojím snom.

He took home not only the glass dolphin but also the feeling that he was on the right path to achieving his dream.

O niekoľko týždňov neskôr sa vrátil do akvária, tentoraz ako novopečený dobrovoľník.

A few weeks later, he returned to the aquarium, this time as a newly minted volunteer.

Lukáš si uvedomil, že ak človek zdvihne hlavu a odvážne prejaví svoje túžby, tie najkrajšie veci môžu začať byť dosiahnuteľné.

Lukáš realized that if a person lifts their head and bravely expresses their desires, the most beautiful things can start becoming attainable.

Lekcia, ktorú sa v ten deň naučil, ostane v jeho srdci navždy.

The lesson he learned that day would stay in his heart forever.