Our next lap was 180 Kms to Bikaner. In the early morning hours we saw a very different side of the Churu city. Unlike yesterday, the streets were silent and we could barely see people, mostly drowsy faces just starting the day. I did my elementary check before heading to the highway: withdrew cash, checked air pressure and loaded fuel tank. Highway from Churu to Bikaner is excellent but not surprisingly I came across 4 legged animals more often than the vehicles. I had a narrow escape while trying to avoid bumping into a goat that decided to make a sudden U-turn leaving me helplessly trying all my reflexes and impulses. It was a hot sunny day and for several miles I didn't see any civilization. We passed through a stretch of road with high dunes on both the sides, a very unique and splendid view. I stopped to take few pics when a guy on a bike approached us. As Expected, he was surprised to see two of us alone in that desert and that too on a bike. He asked if he