Leaping Above Fear: A Love Story on the Gauja River

Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Leaping Above Fear: A Love Story on the Gauja River Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/leaping-above-fear-a-love-story-on-the-gauja-river Story Transcript:Lv: Karstā jūlija dienā Ievas un Artūra ceļi krustojās uz augstās platformas virs Gaujas upes.En: On a hot July day, the paths of Ieva and Artūrs crossed on a high platform above the Gauja River.Lv: Apkārt bija sulīgi zaļi meži, un saules stari izgaismoja visu ainavu zeltainā nokrāsā.En: Surrounding them were lush green forests, and the sun's rays illuminated the entire landscape with a golden hue.Lv: Dzirdēja tikai upes šalkas un Ievas paātrināto sirdspukstu skaņu.En: Only the sound of the river and the rapid beating of Ieva's heart could be heard.Lv: Ieva stāvēja maliņā, viņas sirds dauzījās kā traks.En: Ieva stood at the edge, her heart pounding wildly.Lv: Viņai ļoti baidījās no augstuma, bet viņa centās to ignorēt, redzot Artūru tik pārliecinātu un priecīgu.En: She was very afraid of heights, but she tried to ignore it, seeing Artūrs so confident and joyful.Lv: Viņš nezināja, ka Ieva sen bija iemīlējusies viņā.En: He didn't know that Ieva had long been in love with him.Lv: Artūrs bija piedzīvojumu gars, kurš drīz plānoja pārvākties uz dzīvi ārzemēs.En: Artūrs was a spirit of adventure, planning to move abroad soon.Lv: "Tu vari, Ieva!En: "You can do it, Ieva!Lv: Es ticu tev!En: I believe in you!"Lv: " Artūrs kliedza, izstiepjot roku uz viņas pusi.En: Artūrs shouted, extending his hand towards her.Lv: Viņa draudzīgā smaids un atbalsts deva Ievai zināmu mierinājumu, taču viņa joprojām juta milzīgu baiļu vilni.En: His friendly smile and support gave Ieva some comfort, yet she still felt a huge wave of fear.Lv: "Labi," Ieva vaļsirdīgi atbildēja, bet viņas balss bija trīcoša.En: "Okay," Ieva responded candidly, but her voice was trembling.Lv: Viņai katru sekundi šķita, ka viņai jāatkāpjas, jāatsakās no šīs neprātīgas idejas.En: Every second felt like she should step back, abandon this crazy idea.Lv: Bet viņa taču gribēja izdarīt to, lai pierādītu sev, ka var pārvarēt bailes, un lai atstātu iespaidu uz Artūru pirms viņa aiziešanas.En: But she wanted to do it to prove to herself that she could overcome her fears and to impress Artūrs before he left.Lv: Viņa dziļi elpoja un spērās uz priekšu līdz pašai sastāva malai.En: She took a deep breath and moved forward to the very edge of the platform.Lv: Apkārt bija tik kluss, it kā visa pasaule gaidītu viņas lēkšanu.En: Everything around was so quiet, as if the whole world was waiting for her jump.Lv: Ieva paskatījās zemāk, uz brūno upes ūdeni un domāja par savu mazo dzīves ceļojumu līdz šim brīdim.En: Ieva looked down at the brown river water and thought about her little life's journey up to this moment.Lv: Tad viņa pievērsās Artūram, kurš joprojām smaidīja un mudināja viņu.En: Then she focused on Artūrs, who was still smiling and encouraging her.Lv: "Tu vari," viņš teica vēlreiz, acīs mirgojot izaicinājumam.En: "You can," he said again, with a challenge glinting in his eyes.Lv: Ieva pie sevis atkārtoja šos vārdus kā mantru.En: Ieva repeated these words to herself like a mantra.Lv: Viņa iekļāva visu spēku sevī, pacēla rokas un aizvēra acis.En: Gathering all the strength within her, she raised her hands and closed her eyes.Lv: "Es varu!En: "I can do it!"Lv: " viņa pie sevis noteica.En:...

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