Stage Ready for New Year Celebrations in Yambol

The stage is up and ready for New Year Celebrations in Yambol. Full of anticipation for a big party on the streets to welcome in 2018.

A New Flower Bed Appears in Yambol City Centre

This was just a paved area a short time ago. Suddenly a new flower bed appears and perks up the area from a bland space to display of organised bright  coloured splashes of flora.

Redundant Parasols in Yambol City Centre

It may be Winter and normally parasols are redundant and stored inside during most of this season , but with an extended warm period throughout Christmas and the New Year, they are still ready for action.

Plastic Bottled Flower Garden in Yambol

Plastic Bottled Gardens in Yambol are common place with frost and ice due for certain during each Winter. Of course, the plastic bottled are recycled and can be used again and again and do a grand job I might add.

Traditional Bulgarian Dancing in Yambol's City Park

Christmas Day and on this mild sunny winter's Day a festival of Bulgarian Dancing is being performed in front of an enthusiastic Yambol crowd who enjoyed it immensely. Traditional Bulgarian Folk Music with singers and acoustic band had us memorised for hours on end on this special Christian Day..

Petkarna Metko Replaces Short Lived Yummy Yummy

The picture posted in November this year under the name of 'Yummy Yummy' Didn't last even one one month! Not just fast food then.

See for yourself...

Yummy Yummy Posted on 28th October 2017

The Riders MC Yambol, Still Going Strong

The headquarters of Yambol's famous The Rider MC stands proud with its title and motif marking its mark on the landscape for all to see. Hell's Angels? Well maybe, but a nice lot of motorcycle fanatics who like to party.

Classic Kid's Playground Car Still Causing Excitement

This classic playgound car has been in one of Yambol's small play areas for decades, yet it still creates much excitement for children int he area.

Sacks Maniacs Lurking Somewhere in Yambol City Park

Numerous sacks full of fallen leaves are left abandoned in Yambol Centre Park. Thee sacks maniacs are nowhere to be seen but must ben lurking around somewhere.

A Broken Pink Manhole Cover Broken in Yambol

Local found a broken pink manhole cover and decided to warn people about it by putting twigs. The very next day there was a new cover replaced. This is a common sight on Yambol's cobbled roads.

The Dismantled Dublin Bar in Yambol Stagnant

The popular Dublin Bar in Yambol was dismantled some time ago and now has been lying stagnant every since. The temporary covers tarpaulin that went up does make me wander whether the Irish put it up seeing as it is upside down!   

The Intriguing Ottoman Stonework in Yambol City Centre

You will see plenty of this intriguing stonework left in the bygone age of the Ottoman in Yambol City Centre. It is a reminder of the legacy of history that Yambol has. 

Umbrella Stands Laid Bare in Yambol

This is a sign that the cold weather has finally arrived in Yambol. Umbrella stands laid bare with no seating for the popular outside coffee drinking that goes on here. they are of course all inside in the cafe nice and warm and cosy.

Sliver Birch Trees Planted Seven Years Ago in Yambol

Back in July 2007 these silver birch trees were planted, picture can be see in this link:

 new trees planted i n yambol

They have developed well over those seven years having been cared for and not abused. The concrete casing at the base will not contain them for much longer.

The Hypnotic Walkway in Yambol Centre

You will find this pattern on many walkways in Yambol City Centre. I find it quite hypnotic and there is a tendency to follow the straight lines when walking along. 

Simple Bicycle Parked Up in Yambol

Parked outside a local butcher shop this bicycle was seen and typifies the types of two wheeled transport commonly found in Yambol. No brakes, no gears and the compulsory rack for baggage, presumable meat as the owner was shopping in the butcher shop.

Improvised Seating in Yambol

Tree trunk making a seating area by placing a bit of laminated chipboard on top. Typical inprovisation you see many time in Yambol. 

Simple Christmas Decorations and Setup in Yambol

Less than two weeks to Christmas and the yearly Christmas setup is in place in Yambol. Enjoyed by many Yambol folk and children with picture galore being taken. Just love the simplicity and innocence of the scene.

A Sculpture with a Chemist in the Background in Yambol

An abstract sculpture stands on a small green area in Yambol with a Chemist in the background. This is often seen by Yambol folk while waiting for their prescriptions as I have done in recent weeks having been ill.

Chinese Restaurant Opens up Again in Yambol

We have been without a Chinese Restaurant for a few years in Yambol. The only previous one in town closed down and n new has now opened in the same location. I'd never go there after being ill with a duck dish they gave me!

Yambol Preparing for Christmas

Two weeks before Christmas and Yambol is now preparing for Christmas. The yearly tradition of decorating the big fir tree in the town centre has begun. Nice to know that the timing is just right with the 12 days before Christmas traditionally when the festive season begins.

Out With The Old Trees and In With The New in Yambol (Ямбол)

Yambol (Ямбол) has thousands of trees, many have aged well, but there is a time when they become a liability and have to be replaced with new trees. This is exactly what has happened here to the relief of the homes became vulnerable to damage from falling dead wood.  

Another Vilton in Yambol (Ямбол) Market 2

Number 2 in the line of Vilton markets in Yambol, (Ямбол). Bulgarian run and owned with many items just as competitive as the bigger German Supermarkets that try to dominate Yambol.

Looking North Towards Yambol's (Ямбол) Bazaar

A view looking North towards Yambol's (Ямбол) Bazaar. A well used area with a variety of shops and seating areas for coffee and quick snacks. Some good and healthy food always available in the bazaar of course.

Yambol's (Ямбол) Blue Telenor Shops (Formerly Green Global)

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Formerly the Global Telephone Company which was in bright green, now Telenor Telephone Company with a light blue identity has taken over. This is where we pay our mobile phone bills currently and we wait for another change of company in due course which seems to be the fashion nowadays.

Cinbad Yambol's (Ямбол) Oldest Fast Food Joint

The longest standing fast food joint in Yambol (Ямбол) under the banner of Cinbad with a regular flow of youngsters who frequent the place. Often a meeting and talking place for people as it is well situated next to the bazaar and main pedestrian walk through the centre of Yambol City.

The Ever Popular Sweetcorn Stand in Yambol (Ямбол)

If ever you are a little hungry and just want a quick health snack then this Yambol (Ямбол) sweetcorn stand fits the bill. There is an old lady that serves you but she is supported by a younger man on occasion. Very popular and better for you than the pizzas only fast food joints only 20 metres away.

Non Working Escalators in Yambol's (Ямбол) City Centre

These are the escalators in Yambol's City Centre Shopping complex. If this was a video the picture would remain the same as the escalators are no working. Can't really recall many times when they are working to be quite honest, not sure whether faulty or just saving energy. In al instances the place doesn't attract many customers anyway so not a great inconvenience.

One of Many Vilton Supermarket in Yambol (Ямбол)

There are many branches of Vilton in Yambol, (Ямбол), this is one of them. You know where you stand with this supermarket with reliable home grown service and product. It is nice to know that is is a Bulgarian firm serving Bulgarian people which is refreshing with the domination of German superstores trying to strangle out Vilton any way they can.

The Closed Down Yambol (Ямбол) Business Centre

A view of Yambol's (Ямбол) Business Centre looking through the children's play area now deserted throughout the year due to no one visiting the Centre as firms have vacated and the centre closed down. 

Base in The Basement in Yambol (Ямбол)

Well they call it the Base for good reason, it is in the basement under the road. Never been down there as it looks like a place for young people after dark.

A Dove From Above Sign in Yambol (Ямбол)

This monument made up of doves and an olive branch doesn't exactly hit you in the face dynamically. What is does though it give a very calming feeling with it's soft coloured metal and message given over. I would say many people walking past don't even notice it as the metal is life a mirror and is almost camouflaged with the reflection of the surround as you can see in the picture.

The City Centre in Yambol (Ямбол)

A front view of City Centre Yambol where there are an array of designer shops inside. Never seen this place busy at all, but convenient as they have a free toilet use there! Only been in their once this year, and that was to spend a penny. Can't be doing with designer stuff prices.

Piles of Leaves Gathered Up for Collection in Yambol (Ямбол)

After the women have swept up the leaves into numerous piles all the way down the road, they are now left for collection by the men on their trucks in due course. A common sight this time of year.

A Cosy Bed for a Yambol (Ямбол) Dog

Not a conventional bed for a dog, but he fits like a glove under the grapevine on a bed of leaves as a mattress. Looks very cosy indeed there and didn't mind having his picture taken.

Tree Cutting in Progress in a Yambol (Ямбол) Suburb

There comes a time where trees become a liability. With so many trees in Yambol this has to be done on a selective basis as here. There has been damage to property with the aged trees which are now being cut down. Shame to see them go, but will they be replaced. We will see over the next few days and weeks.

Grapes Fermented and Ready for Rakia Making in Yambol (Ямбол)

It is rakia making season in Bulgaria with the grapes being fermented out to go on an be distilled into the National Bulgarian drink Rakia. This was seen on the street where the hydrometer showed zero meaning all the sugar has been converted into alcohol and ready to take to the Rakia making stills in homes and rakia houses scattered around the country.

Check out my Rakia Site on this subject:

The Rakia Site

Appropriately Placed Shop Advertising Board in Yambol (Ямбол)

With a hole in the ground from a dislodged paving slab the shop decided to appropriately place their advertising board over it. Sensible or what?

A Nice and Well Looked After Yambol (Ямбол) Childrens' Playground

It is no surprise that Playground's are looked after in Yambol (Ямбол). Many are not in good condition solely because of the age and wear from extreme weathers, never from criminal damage. this one will last for decades and the children's' children with use it in the future

An Apartment Block in Yambol's (ямбол) Stara Planina

Living together in an apartment block for many is not their choice of home. However, it is home to thousands in Yambol who are very happy they have a place to live that is warm and economical to run. This block is in a decent area of Yambol, well looked after and only five minutes walk fro the Centre of Yambol (ямбол). 

Simple Boot Scraper on a Yambol (ямбол) Street

This was quite hard to spot when walking past. On closer inspection it was quite apparent hat this was a boot scraper cemented into a public walkway. Good idea, but there was no sign of muddy areas in the vicinity. Guess the owner(s) of the property it stands out must work in muddy conditions and use it before entering their  grounds

No Entry Sign on Nearside of Yambol (ямбол) Trailer

Attention to detail and safety in Bulgaria is sometimes hard to find. In this instance it is a gem with this no entry sign on the nearside of Yambol registered trailer. It lights up as well which is a bonus. however will other driver adhere to the warning?

Improvised Pipe Seating Area in Yambol (ямбол)

Swa this locally and nothing surprises me in terms so innovation by local Yambol (ямбол) Folk. This improvised pipe seating area is a typical example of using what is available for practical purposes. Quite often I will see it being used by a row of elderly gossipers on a warm and barmy evening.

New Gambling Venue in Yambol (Ямбол)

A new gambling venue has just opened in Yambol (Ямбол). This replaces another former gambling institution namely a bank. This new business is at least a bit more upfront about it. There is a saturation in advertising lotteries to an audience who can only dream about winning unfortunately they become even more worse of by taking part. 

A Simple White Road Bike Parked in Yambol (Ямбол)

Parked up in the Centre of Yambol (Ямбол) was something very dear to me. A simple white road bike the only extra is a stand which was n't being used in this case. The Royston is marked on the frame, sound very English but with no record of that it seems as if it is purely a fashion name. Looks the part though!

Beautiful Place to Rest Your Legs in Stara Planina Yambol (Ямбол)

Only a couple of stones throws from my home in Yambol. (Ямбол),

 this is a beautiful place to rest your weary legs in the midst of well tendered gardens by locals. So happy to live in this part of the world!

Colourful Tree Against a Bland Background in Yambol (Ямбол)

Tis colourful Autumnal tree just lights up a bland background in Yambol (Ямбол) in complete contrast. Natures way of showing beauty and embarrassing man made concrete structures.

Strange Solicitor Premises in Yambol (Ямбол)

This is the entrance to a Solicitor's premises. Very strange to have a four-leaved clover abou the main door and a black board to presumably make it secure from crime when closed.

The Catholic Church Near Yambol's (Ямбол) City Park

This is Yambol's  (Ямбол) Catholic Church seen from the street. If you look more closely as you pass the church you will see the entrance and garden untidy and in disrepair. Seems that there is a lack of care bind this grand and tidy facade we see in front of us..

Yambol's (Ямбол) St Nicholas Church Seen Through the Trees

Peering through the trees you can see Yambol's Saint Nicholas Church glowing in the Autumn sun. It was so inviting I went in an lit a candle for good health.