The heat continued into the next day - by the time the temperature
was mentioned in the papers, one knew the weather was
unseasonably hot (even in India). The day was spent doing laundry
and resting indoors, only emerging to walk along the beach by
evening.
Puri – Konark – 45 km
Puri is primarily known for its 12th-century Jagannatha Temple, one
of the original Hindu pilgrimage sites. Before setting off, we took time
to explore this famous temple. Non-Hindus weren’t allowed inside,
but one could view the temple from the nearby library’s roof. Konark
was a mere 36 kilometres along the coast and housed another well-
known temple, the Sun Temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Unfortunately, our guesthouse felt like an oven, complete with an
unbearably noisy fan. At least our lousy abode allowed us to see the
Sun Temple at night while lit up.