Old Style Public Telephones Still in Use in Yambol

A bit rough and ready with age, but this public telephone is still in use in Yambol and not the only one.

Lots Going on in Yambol Right Now

As you can see by this big poster put up in Yambol City Centre, there is a lot going on right now. Concerts and events in various locations for Yambol folk to enjoy.

White Painted Cobblestones for Plant Borders in Yambol

A common idea in Yambol is to paint cobblestone white and use them as a border for plants. Here is a fine example of just this.

Apartment Renovation Nearing Completion in Yambol

This Yambol apartment block in Yambol is nearing completion. Workers can be seen on the ground level and as always three resting watching one working, normal!

Simple Gate Stops in Yambol

Simple concrete blocks being used as a gate stops in Yambol work well. That gate is not going got swing open with the wind with this idea.

Curly Featured Window Grate in Yambol

It is now rare to see two window grate the same in Yambol. This one has a curly feature whi8ch set up nicely with the contrasting coloured stone wall and square window respectively.

Old Flyers Still Flapping in Yambol

Over the years flyers build up on lamposts in Yambol, never taken down but overlaid. The flapping of flyers, therefore, goes on.

Grape Harvest TIme in Yambol

This time of year you will see many people in Yambolk harvesting their grapes to make wine and rakia. In this picture, the grape grower is removing the stalked by running them through homemade metal sieve.

Autumn Approaching in Yambol with Garden Clearances

Gardens are being cleared in communal parks which is a clear sign of Autumn approaching in Yambol. This will be collected by the women street cleaners.

Folk Remembered in the Entrance of a Yambol Apartment Block

Former folk who used to be residences in this Yambol apartment block are remembered by framed memorial posters. Commonplace this in Yambol and Bulgaria.

The Waiting Cat outside a Local Yambol Grocer Shop

Expectations are seen here from a cat waiting outside a local Yambol grocer shop. No doubt this is a regular wait for possible goodies from the shop staff.

A Neat Little Corner with Coca-Cola Sign in Yambol

Turning the corner here, you can't help notice the neat tidy elements with flowers and a classic coca-cola sign.

The World's Simplest Letterbox in Yambol

I beg you to find a simpler letterbox than this one found in Yambol. Must be the world's simplest. A slit in a concrete wall is all it is. And I might add works just as well as expensive designer models

Facelift and Insulation for a Yambol Apartment Block

This Yambol apartment block is undergoing a facelift and insulation for the coming winter. Good to see the community benefiting from funds from the council.

Flyers and Catalogues Always Delivered in Yambol

Every opportunity is taken to place flyers and catalogues on places where they can be picked up. this one is in an entrance of an apartment block and renewed every single week. Sometimes they only last a few hours as folk take the lot to burn in their stoves.

Another Classic Car Parked Up In Yambol

You can't fail to notice classic cars that are parked up in Yambol. There are many and here is another one. no idea how old or who made it, but it is used on occasion.

September 14th in Yambol

Everyone in this apartment block knows what day it is when they leave or return to and from work. the community has a calendar which is moved on each day by a mystery person. No one knows who does it. As you can see, today is September 14th!

Walk or Rest The Choice is Yours in Yambol

With many people in Yambol elderly, it is good that we see seats to rest on before walking up a flight of steps. So, walk or rest, there is a choice.

Blocked Aisle in Yambol Supermarket

Luckily I didn't have a trolley, biit someone else did and was stuck in this ailse for at least 5 minutes as this was placed after she had entered. Funny.

Road Repairs Do Happen in Yambol

Much to the surprise to many, road repairs do actually happen in Yambol. This fresh set of tarmac is still warm from setting in this particular location. Pitty the drain couldn't be repaired as well.

Typical Sight Of Tyres Being Dumped in Yambol

I've taken many pictures of old tyres being put to good use,  but this scene is more typical of what you will see in Yambol.

Well Prepared For Fires in a Supermarket

Looks a pretty safe place if a fire breaks out in this supermarket. Just hope they never have to be used.

Not a Curve In Sight On This Window in Yambol

This window in Yambol caught my eye from the fact that the whole scene is full of straight lines. Not a curve in sight.

Fruit From a Yambol Garden

All this fruit was picked from a Yambol garden. Figs, plums, pears, and peaches. There were some apples but they got eaten before I got to take this picture

Yambol's Oldest and Most Popular Gym

Being a member of this gym is something I am very happy with. Using it in the winter months is very useful for losing that Christmas bulge that tends to creep up on us around that time.

The WW2 Memorial Statue in Yambol

Most people don't notice this memorial that stands just south of the River Tundzha in Yambol. It is a grim reminder of the sacrifices of war which we should learn from.

Storm Damaged Tree Tidied Up in Yambol

It wasn't that long ago when strong winds blew down this tree. It has now been tidied up and you can work out how old the tree was by counting the rings.

The Entrance to Yambol's Lower Bazaar

This is the main entrance to Yambol's lower Bazaar next to the bus station. There is a fee of one lev to enter with a car but most park their car outside and walk an extra 20 metres.

A Typical Sight of Logs Dumped in Yambol

This time of year you will find this sight quite common. Winter fuel being delivered in the form of logs that a dumped on the pavement. They are however soon cleared by the owner who carried them into his property usually in a sheltered place out of the rain in later seasons.

Cinderella's Coach in Yambol

There are thousands of pumpkin grown in Yambol, but this one has turned into a coach, namely Cinderella's coach. Couldn't help noticing it when walking by, but no sign of Cinderella.