Catering for the Local Cat Community in Yambol

Such is the love of cats here in Yambol we see evidence of more catering for the cat community in Yambol. Water prepared and tray for the food later in the day. I do wonder if the cats are going to be too full to hunt mice.

Wicker Balcony and Bulgarian Flag in Yambol

A very rustic balcony made from wicker and a Bulgarian flag flying from a proud family house n Yambol. Flying the national flag is more common than wicker balconies.

Raiffeisen Bank in Yambol - My Bank

Raiffeisen Bank is my bank with its distinctive yellow motif. It is located very close to my home which is why I chose it. There are too many banks and credit companies in Yambol.

Yambol Worker Signed off in Cement

We all know who cemented this area in Yambol. It was Rumen and we also know when the work was finished. Embedded for many years to come it seems.

Popular Place for Free Advertising in Yambol

It is rare to see a lampost that hasn't been used as a place for advertising in Yambol. This is a typical and popular place and of course free.

Blue Bench With Warm Sunlight in Yambol

There are many benches to sit on in Yambol. This blue bench looks very inviting with warm sunlight filtering through the trees.

Leo Messi in Yambol

Yambol is a strange place to see Leo Messi. However, someone has had his picture printed on the bonnet of their motorhome. Guess he also supports Barcelona football club then

Local Yambol War Hero Remembered

This statue is a reminder fo a local Yambol war hero. Not too sure about the exact history but the statue is dramatic.

Three Unused Garages in Yambol

It's pretty obvious these three garages in Yambol are not being used. The jungle is overtaking the manmade elements. Nature always wins.

Two Wild Cats in Yambol

There are many wild cats roaming the streets of Yambol. Here are just two of them quite curious of me taking their picture. Many locals feed them daily so they thrive here.

Local Pensioners' Club House in Yambol

This is a meeting place for pensioners in the local area. The clubhouse is not much more than a hut, but it is good to see the community providing a place to socialise here.

Small Figs Seen Growing in Yambol in April

It is only mid-April yet small figs have shown themselves in Yambol. I fear that they won't ripen having budded so early.

DIY Doorbell Cover in Yambol

Typical Bulgarian style is shown here style when you see how the DIY doorbell cover is made. Just a simple piece of shaped metal. You can see the old doorbell shell below still fixed in place with some more DIY. 

Cave-Like Fashion Entrance to a Yambol House

The Flintstones come to mind passing this cave-like fashioned entrance in a Yambol House. This solid and stable construction will still be standing for generations to come.

Locked Up Security Wagon Parked in Yambol

Parked up and locked up is this security wagon found in Yambol. It is right next to a small apartment development and no doubt holds working machinery. However, I have seen security staff living in there on site.

Wet Streets in Yambol for Five Days in a Row

This has been the scene on the streets of Yambol over the last five days. Wet, puddled streets from rain each of those five days. No work can be done on the allotments and gardens during this spell. Plenty of snails though.

Grapevone Shoots Now Out in Yambol

After what seems like a long winter, the grapevines in Yambol shoots are now out waking up the spring. We, of course, all anticipate a good year for grapes, wine and rakia production to follow.

Spinach Dock (Lapad) Growing Wild in Yambol

Free food for grabs in Yambol. Spinach Dock or as it is known in Bulgaria as lapad, grows wild and is picked, boiled and eaten mixed with rice on many dinner tables this time of year.

Puppet Festival (Mihail Lakatnik) in Yambol

The National Puppet Theater Festival "Mihail Lakatnik" is here in Yambol. The international participation is organized by Yambol's Ministry of Culture and other Yambol based businesses. Great to see school parties invited to see the shows.

Old Decorated Cart Now Part of the Furniture in Yambol Service Garage

Whilst getting my car serviced I spotted this old decorated cart in the service Garage Reception area. Mingling with pot plants it looked the part and on par with looking at half-naked ladies on the outdated calenders on the walls. (Typical in Yambol garages by the way).

An Old Disused Vehicle Service Ramp in Yambol

Having seen many vehicles climb on this ramp for serving, this old concrete platform is now decommissioned and left to crumble away with time. the shelter that used to cover the area has long gone away.

An Abandoned Old Cart Holding Scrap in Yambol

Seen on the outskirts of Yambol is an old abandoned cart which hasn't seen a donkey in decades. It now holds scrap. Shame the cart isn't protected undercover and used as an ornamental antique. These carts a becoming much rarer now.

Newly Planted Geraniums Donated by Kind Neighbours in Yambol

Each year kind neighbours tend to the local public gardens outside apartment blocks. This year they have donated geraniums and are set to make a big difference to the area. Wonderful to see this still going on without any spoilers or vandalism.

Old Traffic Police Guide in the KAT Offices in Yambol

Whilst in the offices of KAT in Yambol I saw this old traffic police guide on the wall. This was one of many going back to communist times by the style of the uniforms and strict character of instruction.

Stone Motif Outside the Municipal Buildings in Yambol

Just before you enter the municipal Buildings in Yambol you will find this stone motif on the wall. A very simple design showing the River Tundzha, wheat fields, and the sun. All quintessentially Yambol.

Buntings Are Out In Yambol City Centre

The buntings have gone up in Yambol City Centre. It is never too long to wait for a festival or special occasion to celebrate in Yambol and another is about to spring up upon us. The Folklore Student Festival is the occasion this time.

Remains of a Coach in Yambol's KAT Parking Area

Seems like this coach had a major crash recently. The remains of the coach were found in the compound of KAT in Yambol. 

Cat in Flower Bed in Yambol

This young black and white cat has taken to lie in a flower bed for a rest. Cats are seen in Yambol often regardless of roaming dogs who have a tendency to pursue them.

Polyclinic Waiting Hall on the 4th Floor in Yambol

This is the waiting hall in Yambol's Polyclinic. Formerly with many benches to sit on, because of the lack of investment this area is now vacated and replaced with pot plants rather than patents.

New Statue Finally Revealed in Yambol's City Garden

A new statue had been placed and covered in Yambol City Gardens and on the 15th March 2019 was finally unveiled. I missed the ceremony, unfortunately, but the statue now is a permanent feature in the City Centre.