Spare

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In bowling, when all of the pins have been knocked down after the infinity ball of a frame it is known as a spare. It is usually denoted by this symbol / a forward slash mark.

What is a game of bowling?
A game of bowling consists of 10 frames, in which a bowler has two chances per frame to knock down all ten pins. If a bowler knocks down all ten pins in those two turns in the 10th frame, an extra bonus chance is awarded.

To understand the basics of keeping a score in detail, do follow this link

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Weekend getaways and accommodations in Hyderabad

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Continuing from my earlier post, “Best Places of Interest in Hyderabad”…if you are searching for accommodations in Hyderabad, the following are some of the best places to stay while in Hyderabad.

Accommodations in Hyderabad

Accommodations

  1. The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace

It is close to several technological corporations and Hyderabad International Convention Centre. Shilparamam Theme Park is 3.2 km away. It is 13.7 km to Golconda Fort and 19.3 km to Hussain Sagar Lake. Hyderabad International Airport is 33.8 km away and Nampally Train Station is 17.7 km from The Westin.

2.   Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City 

Located in Hyderabad, Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City offers 5-star accommodation with a flat-screen TV. This non-smoking hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, 3 dining options, and free parking.

3. Aditya Park-A Sarovar Portico Hotel

Aditya Park Hyderabad is 1 km from Ameerpet Bus Station and 30 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. It features a gym, 2 dining options, and rooms with cable TV.

4. Treebo Tara Residency

Situated in the heart of HITEC City, Treebo Tara Residency is located in Hyderabad. It operates a 24-hour front desk and offers free Wi-Fi access in the public areas of the property.

5. The Lime Boutique Suites

Offering the benefits and services of an in-house restaurant, Squeeze Restaurant, and a fitness centre, The Lime Boutique Suites provides a 24-hour front desk for the convenience of the guests. It offers free WiFi.

For more hotels, check out the following:

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Weekend getaways

weekend getaways

While in Hyderabad you can also take a weekend getaway to Hampi in Karnataka.  It is around 366kms from Hyderabad.  The forlorn ruins of Hampi present a surreal experience for tourists.  The area is UNESCO World Heritage Site.

weekend getaways to Hampi
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Bijapur is another destination that you could explore if you are interested in history and architecture. It is around 400kms from Hyderabad.

If you like to explore more places like Bijapur then you must visit Badami and Pattadakal too.  It is around 415kms and 386kms from Hyderabad respectively.

For bookings, do follow this link.

Jubilant

Jubilant Peacock

A Jubilant Peacock

The peacock, the national bird of India, represents a harmonious unity of vivid colors and also symbolises the country’s multi-religious and multilingual unity in cultural diversity.

A dancing peacock represents jubilant spirits.  Early morning when the sky is overcast with monsoon clouds, and the female is nearby, it is a spectacular treat to watch him dance. A peacock’s body is covered with attractive feathers. The male peacock opens its feathers before the rain. They dance by opening up their feathers to attract female peahens to mate. This is the reason why peacocks mate mainly in the period April to September.

For an Indian farmer, a good crop and a good monsoon raise their hopes of reaping a bumper harvest.  When the much-awaited first rain of the monsoon season starts, the farmers of a village spontaneously burst into a merry dance and joyously sing.

*/ This post is inspired by Weekly Photo Challenge Jubilant. Jubilant, adjective: showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant./*

Top 5 Food Trucks In Hyderabad For a Lip-Smacking Foodie

Food trucks in hyderabad

Food trucks have become a trend in the culinary field. It is one of the effective ways of enjoying a lot of different styles of food uniquely. Many foodie travelers love Hyderabad because of the cuisine of the land. The cuisine was developed to win the hearts of Nizams of the land.

If you are in Hyderabad and are looking for some food truck experience, this article is right for you.

Chettinadu Villas

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The lip-smacking dish of Southern India is idli (boiled rice cake) or dosa (Indian pancake). Do you know that there are more than 60 types of idli and dosa? If you want to enjoy some, you can visit Chettinadu Villas. They serve authentic Chettinadu-style food for a reasonable price. You can either call them to fix a place if you are traveling in a large group or, you can call them to locate them too.

Specials: Cheese Dosa, Mutton Idli, and Idiyappam

Where: Indira Nagar Service Lane, Gachibowli

Timings: From 6: 30 PM till midnight

Phone Number: 7799002711

Hungry Parrots

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Lebanese food is known for its meat-filled flavors. They have a juicy mixture of meat and vegetables with soft Arabic bread. Shawarma is a very common and tasty Arabic food. If you are looking for Arabic food in Hyderabad, you can always rely on Hungry Parrots. This truck is known for its quick delivery time.

Specials: Different Styles of Shawarma

Where: Hitech City Road, Madhapur

Timings: 5:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Yum Stop

Food trucks in Hyderabad

Yum Stop is a new food truck that is getting more famous in Hyderabad. This truck is famous for Indian and Chinese cuisine. The most interesting part of this truck is that the menu keeps changing every day. It is a bit hard to find the same menu again soon. You can call them to locate them. This truck has earned good reviews from the media. Seating is not available. High food quality can be expected and the proof of the quality is that the truck has a great crowd even after midnight.

Specials: Bread Omelette, Dosa Bandis, Sandwiches, Bonda

Where: Near Dapalla Hotels, Jubilee Hills

Timing: 10 PM till 3 AM

Phone Number: 7032997796

Chipotle

Food trucks in Hyderabad

As the name indicates, this place is for Mexican food lovers. You would be astonished to see the quality of Mexican food that you can enjoy in South India. This truck is available for business even during the daytime. Tacos, burritos, and every other Mexican food can be found here. This place is for those who are ready to taste so spicy food. Home delivery is also available. Seating arrangements are not available and thus, only take-outs are possible.

Specialty: Nachos and Salsa

Where: Wipro Office, Gachibowli, or beside Phoenix Avance hub

Timing: 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Phone Number: 040- 3165016

Fat Cow Creamery

Food trucks in Hyderabad

This is the truck for sweet lovers. While South India tour goers prepare themselves for spicy food, this truck is proof that the cuisine is capable of adding various flavors of frozen desserts to your plate. Starting from ice creams to all kinds of desserts, this truck is the home for sweet tooth holders. This adorable little blue trailer would remind you of the ice cream truck that used to ring bells to attract children in the suburbs. The specialty of this truck is ice cream served on a roll. It is your regular ice cream with exotic fruits and chips, still, it looks different. There are no seats available so only a takeaway is possible. Vegetarians can also enjoy these desserts.

Specialty:  Berry Berry Ice Cream, Oreo and Cream, and Banana Ice Cream in Roll

Timing: 1 PM to 12:30 AM

Where: Usually At Banjara Hills

Phone Number: 7036111213

Food trucks have been common since the 18th century. This is the best way for those who want to enjoy street food authentic to the local cuisine hygienically. Communicate with the locals or use any apps like Zomato to find some interesting food trucks near you.

Food trucks in Hyderabad

*/ This is a guest post by Sophia Oatley. /*

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