The Waterfall Cave

Journey to the West, Chapter 2, The Waterfall Cave.

《西游记》第二章：水帘洞

Monkey splashed through the waterfall and landed in a large cave. His eyes opened wide. The cave was filled with bamboo, trees and beautiful flowers. Moss covered the walls. A stream flowed through the cave and glowing light and mist filled the air. Monkey found a long table with bowls, cups and plates. A fireplace sat against one wall. Deeper in the cave, monkey found bedrooms with cozy beds.

美猴王哗啦一下穿过瀑布，落在一个大大的山洞里。 他瞪大了眼睛。 洞里长满了竹子、树木，还有好看的花儿。 洞壁上铺满了苔藓。 一条小溪从洞里流过，空气里满是柔光和薄雾。 美猴王发现了一张长桌，上面摆着碗、杯子和盘子。 一面墙边靠着一个壁炉。 往山洞更深处走，美猴王发现了好几间卧室，里面的床软乎乎的很舒服。

Outside, the other monkeys and apes were looking at the waterfall. Do you think he made it through? Asked one monkey. No, said another monkey. He probably got washed away down the river. Suddenly, splash! Monkey shot out of the waterfall and landed in front of the group.

洞外，其他的猴子和猩猩正望着瀑布。 你们觉得他穿过去了吗？ 一只猴子问道。 才没有呢，另一只猴子说。 他说不定早就被河水冲走啦。 忽然，哗啦一声！ 美猴王从瀑布里窜了出来，落在大伙面前。

You're alive! said the monkey. Monkey laughed. Yes, and we are very lucky. I found a perfect home for all of us. Follow me! Monkey jumped back through the water. Some of the monkeys scratched their heads. It still looks dangerous! said one monkey.

你还活着！一只猴子大叫。 美猴王哈哈大笑。 是呀，咱们可太走运啦。 我给咱们大伙找了个完美的家。 跟我来！ 美猴王又跳回了瀑布后面。 几只猴子挠了挠脑袋。 看起来还是很危险呀！一只猴子说。

Let's go, said the gibbon. He leaped through the waterfall. After that, another monkey jumped through. Then some more jumped. Soon all of the monkeys and apes were in the cave. Everyone ran around to see all the wonderful things. This cave is beautiful, said the gibbon.

咱们走吧，长臂猿说。 他纵身一跃穿过了瀑布。 紧接着，另一只猴子也跳了过去。 接着又有好多猴子跳了过去。 没多久，所有的猴子和猩猩都进到了洞里。 大家跑来跑去，看着所有新奇的东西。 这个山洞可真好看呀，长臂猿说。

Some of the monkeys and apes began fighting and arguing. They grabbed plates and bowls from one another. Others fought over the bedrooms. I saw this bed first! yelled one monkey. No! yelled another monkey. I did! Monkey watched his friends for a moment and then folded his arms. Hem! he called.

有一些猴子和猩猩开始打闹争吵起来。 他们互相争抢盘子和碗。 还有些人为了抢卧室吵了起来。 我先看到这张床的！一只猴子大喊。 才不是！另一只猴子大叫。 是我先看到的！ 美猴王看了一会儿他的朋友们，然后抱臂站着。 咳！他清了清嗓子喊道。