It's not often there is no water int he main fountain feature in Yambol City Park. Hence the change of a close up of the statues there taken standing in the dried up moat.
Yambol is not the prettiest City in Bulgaria, but it does have a unique character which is now in the process of being captured by camera. What you see now in Yambol will be short lived in a world of change, especially with the EU strangling the heart and soul of Bulgaria's culture with directives and uniform regulations.
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Thursday, 28 February 2019
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
Hatted Pedestrian Crossing Sign in Yambol
It seems like and ordinary pedestrian crossing sign on the streets of Yambol. Bu looking closely the pedestrian silhouette depicts a man with a bulgarian styled hat on.
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Dirt Bags Filled and Gathered on Yambol Streets
Street cleaners as always busy on Yambol streets sweeping up debris. They use recycled dirt bags formerly with another life. These dirt bags lined up are ready to be collected by men on a van later.
Monday, 25 February 2019
Benches As Far As The Eye Can See In Yambol
Benches as far as the eye can see are vacant waiting for the warmer weather to sit out in. Unfortunately all these benches are under a line trees and bird dropping are a big danger.
Sunday, 24 February 2019
Town House Entrance Gate With Character in Yambol
These old Yambol town houses often have an entrance gate that has character. This cold quite easily fit into a horror movie of a haunted house.
Saturday, 23 February 2019
Moss on the North Side of a Tree in Yambol
If you want to know which direction North is then just look at a tree and see where the moss is. This tree in Yambol is a typical example. The North of course gives the coldest and dampest weather ideal environment for a moss.
Friday, 22 February 2019
Good Job That Parasol Is There in Yambol
Looking at the top of the parasol protecting any potential coffee drinkers, it is a good job it is there. Could be very bitter coffee being drunk if not there
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Coca Cola Glamorized in Yambol
Coca Cola is full of sugar and make you fat. So when I see adverts glamorizing the drink with beautiful slim women it make me laugh. 90% of the public are gullible so it works.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
Dodgy Foundation Under a Yambol Building
There are many earth tremors in Bulgaria and Yambol is included in that. Is this the cause of this crumbling foundation on a Yambol building?
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Three Small Trees in Yambol
A simple standing of three small trees planting on a small patch in Yambol. These will get bigger each year and fill the open space present on this landing.
Monday, 18 February 2019
North View of Kabile Hotel Seen in Yambol
The Kabile Hotel has been around for a number of years now. The view seen today is from the North, not often noticed by passers by.
Sunday, 17 February 2019
Superb New Playground for Kids in Yambol
One of the best kid's playground I've seen in Bulgaria situated just above the bazaar and Kabile Hotel. Brand new and in full working order, but no kids today with no sun and a cold wind. Summer should see it being busy with happy children.
Saturday, 16 February 2019
Children's Sand Pit Replaces Jet Fighter in Yambol
this used to be the place where a Bulgarian jet fighter used to stand. It is now a children's sand pit. the jet fighter is now in the Museum Battle of Glory on the other side of the City.
Friday, 15 February 2019
Smart New Benches in Yambol
A new look Yambol after a whole year of modernisation in the city centre now complete with these smart new benches part of the project. Comfortable and convenient for men waiting for women shopping.
Thursday, 14 February 2019
New Children's Playground in the Yambol City Centre Gardens
A spanking new children's playground now stands in Yambol City Centre Gardens. I ideal spot to let you child run riot and let off steam. I can see this being very crowded in the summer.
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Public Swimming Pool Working Hours in Yambol
Having first arrived in Yambol in 2005 it is only this year that I fond out that the is a swimming pool with public access here. With a charge o 3 Lev for on hour swim based in the Mathematics College, well worth a visit now I know.
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
Another Burnt Out Plastic Wheelie Bin in Yambol
During the winter months it is common to see burnt out plastic wheelie bins Yambol. Woodburning stoves are still used in the city centre and the hot ashes are put in these containers setting them alight. No sense at all with these people who do this adding to the cost the rate needed to pay to replace them.
Monday, 11 February 2019
Main Path One Kilometre in Length in Yambol City Park
Having jogged, walked and cycled this path hundreds of times it is measured at one kilometre in length and is the main path in Yambol City Park. It is also the most trodden leading up to the water fountain you can just see in the distance.
Sunday, 10 February 2019
Yambol's Grand and Nationalistic City Park Entrance
Yambol's City Park entrance must give a great sense of Nationalistic flavour to those who walk through it. With the Bulgarian flag flying high they must be proud of the transformation of the park which now is one of the many tourist attractions of the City.
Saturday, 9 February 2019
Bleak Winter Colours By the River Tundzha in Yambol City Park
Even with the bleak winter colours walking along the path in Yambol City Park following the River Tundzha it is still a joy. Nature's peace, calmness and serenity cannot be bought!
Friday, 8 February 2019
Golden Horn Restaurant Seen Through the Trees in Yambol City Park
The Golden Horn Restaurant can be seen through the trees in Yambol City Park. A lovely setting for this place with the Tundzha River running on the other side. Maybe one day I'll get to eat there.
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Tennis Courts Fast Asleep in Yambol City Park
We are looking at the tennis courts in Yambol City Park here. If you look at the umpire stands it looks as if the wind has blown them over. It's no the case, they have been put to sleep over winter.
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Ivy Carpet in Yambol City Park
Winter brings about wonderful display form that evergreen ivy. A lush green ivy carpet lays before the tennis school dome in Yambol City Park. A natural feast of pastel green shades very soothing to see.
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Street Table for Eating Breakfast in Yambol
this street table is fixed into the pavement in Yambol for folk to eat their breakfast in the morning. It is of course just outside a pastry shop selling banitsa, ayran, coffee and other tasty Bulgarian breakfast treats; one of the best in town.
Monday, 4 February 2019
Distinctive Billa Shopping Bag Dangling in Yambol
There is no doubt that anyone would not know where the Austria Billa Supermarket is with its distinctive dangling shopping bag in Yambol. This is used in all their stores in Bulgaria. I often wonder how it would fare in very strong winds.
Sunday, 3 February 2019
Grand Entrance Cover on a Closed Down Business in Yambol
Many years after this Yambol business premises was closed down, this grand entrance cover remains. Alongside other closed down premises along this road this stands from the rest.
Saturday, 2 February 2019
Furniture Videnov Shop Front Stands Out in Yambol
Everytime I pass the shop front of the Furniture Store Videnov on Dimitar Blagoev street in Yambol the brazen name hits you. If you visit after dark it lights up the whole street. Some decent furniture in there as well.
Friday, 1 February 2019
Soho Piano Bar in Yambol
The Soho Piano bar now replaces the closed down Piano Bar Restaurant, but this is a nightclub and very popular. Just a piano just doesn't attract business it seems nowadays.