Kestrel led hikes for her local club every month. She knew every trail well. New members often felt nervous on their first hike.
凯斯特雷尔每个月都为当地的徒步俱乐部带队。她对每一条步道都了如指掌。新会员第一次徒步时常常会紧张。
One Saturday, she noticed a man near the wrong trailhead. He checked his phone and looked around. He seemed lost and unsure.
一个星期六，她注意到一个男人站在错误的登山口附近。他看看手机，又四下张望。他看起来迷了路，不知所措。
Kestrel walked over and smiled. "Are you here for the hiking club?" she asked. "I'm Kestrel. I lead today's hike."
凯斯特雷尔走过去，笑着问：“你是来参加徒步俱乐部的吗？我是凯斯特雷尔，今天由我带队。”
"Yes, I'm Ilyas," he said. "I think I found the wrong spot." He pointed at a small sign near the parking lot.
“是的，我是伊利亚斯，”他说，“我好像找错地方了。”他指了指停车场旁的一块小牌子。
"That sign is old," Kestrel said. "Our group meets at the north entrance now." She waved for him to follow her.
“那块牌子是旧的，”凯斯特雷尔说，“我们现在在北入口集合。”她挥手示意他跟上。
They walked together across the parking lot. Kestrel pointed out landmarks along the way. Ilyas relaxed with each step.
他们一起穿过停车场。凯斯特雷尔一路上指给他看沿途的地标。伊利亚斯每走一步就放松一分。
At the north entrance, ten hikers waited by a bench. Kestrel introduced Ilyas to the group. Everyone said hello and shook his hand.
在北入口，十位徒步者正在长椅旁等候。凯斯特雷尔把伊利亚斯介绍给大家。每个人都向他问好，并和他握了手。
During the hike, Kestrel checked on Ilyas often. She showed him where the trail turned steep. He walked well for a first hike.
徒步途中，凯斯特雷尔常常关心伊利亚斯的状况。她告诉他哪里的山路会变陡。作为第一次徒步，他走得很不错。
At the top, the group stopped to rest. Ilyas took a photo of the wide view. He thanked Kestrel for her help that day.
到了山顶，大家停下来休息。伊利亚斯给开阔的风景拍了一张照片。他感谢凯斯特雷尔那天的帮助。
"Same time next month?" Kestrel asked. Ilyas nodded and tied his shoe. "I already marked it on my calendar."
“下个月同一时间？”凯斯特雷尔问。伊利亚斯一边系鞋带，一边点了点头。“我已经把它标在日历上了。”
Months later, Ilyas led his own beginner hikes. He remembered how lost he once felt. He always checked for confused new faces.
几个月后，伊利亚斯自己带起了新手徒步。他还记得自己当初有多么迷茫。他总会留意那些面露困惑的新面孔。
