Helsinki to Turku: A Journey of Reunions and Warm Welcomes

Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Helsinki to Turku: A Journey of Reunions and Warm Welcomes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/helsinki-to-turku-a-journey-of-reunions-and-warm-welcomes Story Transcript:Fi: Aino ja Jari seisoivat Helsingin päärautatieasemalla.En: Aino and Jari stood at Helsinki's main railway station.Fi: Asemalla oli paljon ihmisiä.En: There were a lot of people at the station.Fi: He odottivat junaa.En: They were waiting for the train.Fi: Aino oli innoissaan.En: Aino was excited.Fi: Hän ei ollut nähnyt sukulaisiaan pitkään aikaan.En: She hadn't seen her relatives in a long time.Fi: Jari oli rauhallinen.En: Jari was calm.Fi: Hän piti matkustamisesta.En: He liked traveling.Fi: "Odotamme junaa Turkuun", sanoi Aino.En: "We are waiting for the train to Turku," said Aino.Fi: "Kyllä.En: "Yes.Fi: Juna tulee pian", vastasi Jari.En: The train will be here soon," Jari replied.Fi: Asema oli iso ja kaunis.En: The station was big and beautiful.Fi: Kaikki kävelivät kiireisesti.En: Everyone was walking hurriedly.Fi: Aino näki kahvilan.En: Aino saw a café.Fi: "Mennäänkö kahville?"En: "Shall we go for coffee?"Fi: hän kysyi.En: she asked.Fi: "Mennään vain", Jari sanoi.En: "Let's go," Jari said.Fi: He menivät kahvilaan.En: They went to the café.Fi: Kahvila oli viihtyisä.En: The café was cozy.Fi: He ostivat kahvia ja pullaa.En: They bought coffee and pastries.Fi: Aino kertoi Jarille muistojaan sukulaisistaan.En: Aino told Jari her memories of her relatives.Fi: Hän puhui paljon mummostaan.En: She talked a lot about her grandmother.Fi: Jari kuunteli ja hymyili.En: Jari listened and smiled.Fi: He istuivat ikkunan vieressä.En: They sat by the window.Fi: He näkivät junia tulevan ja menevän.En: They saw trains coming and going.Fi: Aika kului nopeasti.En: Time passed quickly.Fi: Yhtäkkiä kuuluttaja ilmoitti: "Juna Turkuun lähtee raiteelta 12."En: Suddenly an announcer said, "The train to Turku leaves from track 12."Fi: Aino ja Jari nousivat heti.En: Aino and Jari got up immediately.Fi: He kävelivät nopeasti raiteelle 12.En: They walked quickly to track 12.Fi: Juna oli jo siellä.En: The train was already there.Fi: He nousivat junaan.En: They boarded the train.Fi: Juna oli mukava ja siisti.En: The train was comfortable and clean.Fi: He löysivät paikkansa ja istuutuivat.En: They found their seats and sat down.Fi: "Matkustaminen on niin jännittävää," sanoi Aino.En: "Traveling is so exciting," said Aino.Fi: "Minä rakastan junia."En: "I love trains."Fi: "Niin minäkin," sanoi Jari.En: "So do I," said Jari.Fi: "Ja minusta on mukava nähdä sukulaisesi."En: "And I'm happy to see your relatives."Fi: Junassa oli hiljaista.En: The train was quiet.Fi: Ihmiset lukivat kirjoja ja lehtiä.En: People were reading books and newspapers.Fi: Jotkut lepäsivät.En: Some were resting.Fi: Aino ja Jari katsoivat maisemia.En: Aino and Jari looked at the scenery.Fi: Helsinki jäi taakse.En: Helsinki was left behind.Fi: Maaseutu avautui heidän edessään.En: The countryside opened up before them.Fi:...

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