Agnieszka brings Gundega’s order. For the moment there are no other clients in the cafe. Agnieszka takes a seat at Gundega’s table, and they examine the menu.

‘The ‘salmon’ is made from carrots. The falafels are made from chickpeas, parsley and sesame seeds. As for the chocolate cake, that has avocado in it,’ explains Agnieszka.

‘How interesting! It all looks tasty!’ Gundega says. ‘Tell me, Agnieszka, how did you learn Latgalian so well?’

‘I practise,’ Agnieszka laughs. ‘Here, I’ll show you.’

She takes her phone from her pocket and shows Gundega the dating app.

‘I exchange messages with Latgalians on here. There’s one I especially like. His name is Odums – he lives in Texas and speaks Latgalian!’

Gundega is happy to have met Agnieszka. Soon it will be evening; customers come into the cafe. Gundega has to go – she has to get the bus back home. Gundega and Agnieszka exchange telephone numbers and email addresses and say their goodbyes. When Gundega is already by the door, Agnieszka remembers something and calls out:

‘Gundega, we will definitely have to go to a concert at GORS!’

‘It’s a deal!’ Gundega waves. ‘See you soon Agnieszka!’