Gopalpur, a wonderful drive from Bhubaneshwar on the long NH5. Besides the familiar sight of toll gates, NH5 throws in a teasing glimpse of backwaters (Chilika) and a short drive through a valley. Save your hunger for a must pitstop at ‘Chilika Dhaba’.

Few coconut trees on the highway hint the proximity of our destination Gopalpur-on-sea. First sight of the beach is like any with a ‘tourist’ signboard. Keep walking towards the point where a river joins. The pristine clean beach is marked with dead tortoises and curious looking (dead) fishes.. After few more steps, pale crabs starts their day with hesitating steps into the cold sea.

Puri and its beautiful beaches. Intricate art. Good conversations. Amazing street food.

Dear Orissa,

You have beautiful beaches, lovely drives, splendid sun set/rise good food as with most places. Even the sea water was salty as with most places.

On pondering what was the magic ingredient, it is - Few cubes of Pu, Dash of OD, One portion of Pa & Sprinkle some talented Pr.

Goodbye.

//Johnny

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Drive Tip : Watch out for Ms.Holiness (Cows) on the highway.