An Elegant Gate to an Ordinary Town House in Yambol

It seems many people in Yambol who own town houses have unique gates and doors. This is a typical example of what you find walking past many homes, An elegant gate to a quite ordinary town house, and why not!?

School Bus Parked Outside a Newly Renovated Yambol School

School buses are seen regularly shipping children to and from schools in Yambol. This is a relatively new bus to compliment the newly renovated school to which the children attend.

October, Great Time For Cement in Yambol

You will find many folk in Yambol making new builds or repairing homes as October is the time for cement. The temperature it not too hot or too cold and ideal for cement setting hence many sites like this seen this month.

A Decorated Apartment Block Entrance in Yambol

Decorations aren't always nice as you can see in this decorated apartment block entrance in Yambol. Obviously unused for years and used as a youngsters hang out from the local school each day. They of course don't mind this environment as it is their own creation..

An Arched Overhanging Balcony Above Yambol's Bazaar

Often gone unnoticed by hundreds of people passing by, this overhanging balcony above the Bazaar complex extends itself. Never seen anyone up there using it though.

Yambol's Hotel Kabile Seen From the Bazaar Square

This is the Kabile Hotel in Yambol seen from the Bazaar Square. It is also the entrance to the car park for guests and tradesmen albeit limited space.

Autumn Sunset in Yambol Viewed From My Apartment

As I arrive home in Yambol I notice a lovely sunset gong down from my window. Autumn always seems to bring the best sunsets to view and this is a fine example How luck we are to live in a place where you don't have to rely on pictures on a calendar to get scenes like this.

Fallen Steps Now Leading to Nowhere in Yambol

It is a mystery sometimes in Yambol as to how things appear. This example of steps that have fallen and no leading to nowhere is a case. I just can't fathom out where they have fallen from as there is no place above here they could have possibly been. They remain untrodden, for how long who knows. This I remind you is not unusual in Yambol.

An Autumnal Butterfly in Yambol City Centre

Feels like Summer but it's not seeing this Autumnal butterfly enjoying the short life it has in the sun. It always give a sense of freedom and happiness seeing these beautiful creatures going about their business.

Yambol's City Park Fountain On Full Power

Another walk in Yambol's City Park and another joyous view of the fountain seen on full power. Luckily it wasn't indy so I didn't get soaked passing which happens on occasion. This is one of the most photographed spots in the park.

Obesity Exists in Yambol - The Broken Bench Proves It

Obesity is an increasing problem worldwide in Western Society and Yambol is no exception. Proof of this is seen in this broken bench that seemingly couldn't take the weight of a person. Fast Food is to blame. 

Season for Peppers Evident in Yambol's Market Stalls

The smell of roasting peppers has invaded Yambol which reminds you that it is the pepper season. Every family has a pnag for these delicious vegetables and Yambol's market stall are flooded with them to cope with demand. Of course most are cooked and preserved for the coming Winter and Spring as we do each year.

A New Second Hand Clothing Shop Opens in Yambol

there are many second hand clothing shops in Yambol and they thrive with business from folk who can''t afford new clothing. Here is another one. I like this one as I can sit on the wall outside in the shade and wait for my partner who frequents the place.

Sinbad Fast Food Seen From Yambol's Kabile Hotel Restaurant Balcony

Having been luck enough to attend a party at the Kabile Hotel I got the view form the restaurant balcony on the 3rd floor. This is of course the smoking area as smoking is not allowed in the restaurant. (Well at least until 22:00!) You can see Sinbad Fast Food Chain down below still trading at this late hour.

Local Produce of in Yambol's Fruit and Vegetable Bazaar

Vibrant colours galore amongst the variety of fruit and vegetable mainly locally produced in Yambol's Bazaar. I often take this as a diverted route on my travels as it is just like walking through a garden.

A Semi Decagon Cover for Yambol's Bazaar

Having been in place for decades, tnis semi decagon cover for Yambol's Bazaar goes unnoticed by many folk. Quite unique in design with supporting poles at each angle it is eyes raised each visit to appreciated the art amongst the busy trading that goes on there.

A Mural on the Wall in Yambol - Plus Swastika

Having taken this picture once before, it is being shown again with swastika which has been added since. These swastikas have been appearing in random places on an increasing frequency. Shame to distort the beauty and peaceful nature of this mural in Yambol

Yambol's Covered Bazaar Viewed Coming from Rakovski Street

Taken from the top of the steps that lead from Rakovski Street, yo can see the Covered Bazaar in Yambol. always a hive of business there. However I do tend to find the prices of fruit and vegetables are higher than my local shop so I don't usually shop there. But I do buy my honey which is better than any supermarket honey.

A Playground replaced the Jet Fighter Plane in Yambol

What use to tbe place for a Bulgarian Jet FIghter Plane is now transformed into a playground. What a contrast in emblems from war to play! If you want to see the original jet it is here: Bulgarian Jet Fighter in Yambol

New Laid Grass and Shrubs in Yambol

After extensive renovation and redesign Rakovski Street is now laid with new grass and shrubs nearing completion. Still barred from the public right now it will be a pleasure to stroll the 1 km length of this road when open.

Probably The Biggest Advert in Yambol

Opened this week, this shoe shop probably has the biggest advert in Yambol, Who could fail to notice it? 

Clothing Hanging Out to Dry at the Back of Yambol's Battle of Glory Museum

One thing you don't expect is for the Battle of Glory Museum in Yambol to have clothing hanging out to dry. Well the lady who acts as a guide there spends 6 days a week at the museum so I guess it makes sense to make use of work premises with not much time at home.

Road Signs Nailed and Clustered on a Yambol Tree

Road sign in Yambol come in a variety of modes. This one is quite common with a cluster of signed nailed to a tree in Yambol. Quite interesting that driver ignore them in the main and not for the reason of  a canopy from the tree obscuring the view. 

First Piles of Autumn Leaves Gathered in Yambol

with some chilly nights experienced it was only a matter of time to see the first leaves gathered in piles on the streets of Yambol. A month ahead of industrious work for the street cleaners wo I might add do a fantastic job without the aid of machines.

A Grape Press in Yambol

Needless to say, Autumn is the time of the grape harvesting so seeing a grape press is a common sight. This one is quite modern compared to many manual machines in Yambol. If not used for wine then rakia will be the result.

Nectarines and Grapes on A Garden Table in Yambol

On a warm sunny Autumn day with local fruit ripened it was njo surprise to see this outside on a table waiting for an indulgence. Not just the natural colours of the fruit but the complement of the Bulgaria table cloth it sits on. 

Inside the Rakia House in Yambol

A view of the inside of a rakia house in Yambol can be seen here. With different sizes of stills for the distilling this place is very busy in October and November from grapes having been harvested and fermented out. The distinctive smell of rakia lingers throughout the factory.

A Local Rakia Making House in Yambol

Today was rakia making day for me as I attended the local rakia making house in Yambol. Situated in a off the track remote part of Yambol give the feel of a village location. by midday 47 litres of rakia were on the way home to last the year ahead. Yes, it was raining an d didn't stop all day!

A Young Guard Dog in Yambol

Guard dogs chained up are popular in Yambol as I witnessed another one on my travel through the Yambol streets. This one was young, just past the puppy stage, but it learns fast as it barked at my approach.

Plum Stones Discarded in Yambol

A walk led me to see a pile of plum stones that had been discarded on the street. A strange thing to see and didn't make much sense. It took a couple of seconds to realise that these were the remnants of plums that had been fermented for rakia making! 

A Public Watering Hole in Yambol's Bazaar

you will find this watering hole in Yambol's Bazaar by the old Bus Station. Used by all workers and shoppers, a useful resource in the long hot summers. I've never seen it break down, even in mid-winter.