A Door Handle Without Screws in Yambol

This door handle is secured with some wire as seemingly there are no screws available. Yambol comes up with many practical alternatives to issues that give results.

Rabbit Stew in Yambol

A local rabbit made a wonderful stew in Yambol this week. All the ingredients were locally produced and put together for a great feast. The rabbit skin was turned into a hat and the bones given to neighbours' dogs.

Elena Gramatikova Remembered in Yambol

Elena Gramatikova was a local musician/singer born on 17 October 1939 in the village of Golyamo Sharkovo  in the Bolyarovo municipality. She graduated from high school at Vasil Levski Secondary School in Yambol.

Waiting for the New Year to Come In in Yambol

No need to be reminded that the New Year is close with these decorations in Yambol. It is now just the wait for 2020 to come in, to a prepared Yambol City.

A Blue Town House in Yambol

It is unusual to see a townhouse painted blue in Yambol bu this one is. It clashed with the normal colours of the area but no doubt will fade over time.

Rabbit on the Menu in Yambol

Whilst many have turkey on Christmas Day, we had a rabbit that was gifted to me a few days earlier from a local breeder. Enjoyed by all and far more tasty than boring turkey.

Christmas in Yambol City Centre

Christmas Day in the centre of Yambol City sees the display that is put out each year. It doesn't change but remains very popular especially for children and parent photographers

Another Wall Steeped in History in Yambol

This is another example of a wall that has a deeper meaning than one would assume. It originates from the time of Turkish slavery in Yambol.

Distances to Other Towns and Cities From Yambol

It is nice to see a road sign telling us how many kilometres it is to other towns and cities in Bulgaria that doesn't have an English subtitle underneath!

The Eski Mosque in Yambol

The Eski mosque in Yambol is the second largest mosque in Bulgaria. It is located in the city centre on Liberation Square. It was built after the fall of Yambol under Ottoman rule, in the summer of 1373. Opens for the Muslim community every Friday.

The Bezisten Cultural and Information Centre Yambol

This is the Bezisten Cultural and Information Centre Yambol. Right in the heart of Yambol and visited by thousands not just from Yambol.

The Place for Dog Poo in Yambol

This is the place for dog poo in Yambol. All in place but is it used?

Notice to Dog Owners in Yambol

It is pretty obvious to see what this message to dog owners in Yambol means. Whether it is adhered to is another matter though! 

Deserted Children's Playground in Yambol Centre Gardens

It may seem like a nice sunny day to play but this children's playground in Yambol Centre Gardens is deserted. Why? Because it was freezing cold.

Ornamental Bike Parked Up in Yambol

This white bike was seen parked up in Yambol. I think it is designed to be a flowerbed but it is winter and no flowers to be seen.

Sunrise Heading Out East in Yambol

The winter sun is always the most dramatic as captured here early in the morning heading out East from Yambol.

Former Grand Communist Building in Yambol

 Well over one hundred years old this grand building has seen the communist era come and go and it still standing.

A Parking Meter in Yambol

There was a time, not too long ago when parking meters in Yambol didn't exist. They now are scattered around the town seemingly accepted now as another form of tax.

Oooops! Smashed up Car Parked up in Yambol

Seemingly this car is now just scrapped metal after being smashed up and parked on a Yambol road. A carpet replaces the window to keep the rain out for some reason.

Bulgarian National Colours Seen on a Garden Border in Yambol

Pride in your country is seen here in Yambol by painting a garden border with the Bulgarian national colours.

DIY Garden Waste Bin in Yambol

Nailed to a tree is a DIY garden waste bin in Yambol. It is well used and emptied every few days by local residents. Glad to see plastic being resued in this way.

Community Garden Homemade Fence in Yambol

Yet again another example of community work in the garden with this homemade fence for the flowerbed. 

Plastic Bin Verses Metal Bin in Yambol

Which is better from a point of durability, a plastic bin or metal bin in Yambol? Well, seemingly it makes no difference with the plastic melting and the wheels broken on each bin respectively.

Fly-Tipping and Abandoned Lada in Yambol

A combination of some fly-tipping right next to an abandoned Lada in Yambol seen today. Without the Lada there the fly-tipped would probably happen elsewhere as it somewhat hides the eyesore.

A Gate with a Catflap in Yambol

This grand gate in Yambol is made up of metal-framed wooden blocks and has one missing. Why? Because that is where the catflap is situated.

Residence's Post Boxes in a Yambol Apartment Block Entrance

A neat array of post boxes for residence in a Yambol apartment block entrance. As you can see it is only suitable for postcards and small letters.

A Simple Bench To Sit on Outside a Yambol Apartment Block Entrance

This simple bench provided a welcome seating area outside a Yambol Apartment Block Entrance. This is especially so for the elderly who live there.

Access to the Sewer System in Yambol

The sewers in Yambol have to be checked, cleaned and serviced on occasions and this is the place of access. Seemingly needing more than one person to remove the lid.

Reused Plastic Bags Out to Dry in Yambol

It was a good feeling seeing a plastic bag hanging out to dry in Yambol today. These bags are usually seen in rubbish bins or floating around the streets of Yambol.

Typical Barred up Door Security in Yambol Apartment Homes

You will often find doors barred up as an extra security measure in Yambol apartment homes. Wise acts in view of bad folk looking for opportunities to steal in the secluded environment of apartment blocks without CCTV.

Recycle Offer in Yambol

We all know that many things get reused and recycled in Yambol, not from a point of eco-friendly mentality, but from poverty. An example here of old wood set aside to be picked up by a passer-by to use again or ultimately burn to heat their home.  

Typical Steps in Need of Repair in Yambol

This sight is often seen in Yambol. Steps that are in need of repair are scattered around the undulating contours of the town. Always a bit of a trial walking these steps in the dark of night.

Winter Tree Balls in Yambol

Winter trees in Yambol being about many interesting things hanging around. This one has balls that are soft and fragment when crushed.

Sunset in Yambol

No matter where you are sunsets always capture a romantic feel. This sunset in Yambol is no exception as I came out of the Praktiker store.

A Handmade Railing Outside a Yambol House

Quite obviously this railing was handmade outside this Yambol house. Made from second-hand metal, it works just as well as any other designer railings.

Waste Polystyrene and a Portable Toilet in Yambol

A combination of waste polystyrene and a portable toilet sit beside each other on this worksite. Hopefully, this chaotic scene will disappear before long. 

Brand New Entrance Door Installed on a Yambol Apartment Block

A very vibrant blue entrance door has been installed in this Yambol apartment block. I like the contrasting yellow downpipe on the side, you can't miss it on dark days.

Leaves Fallen Not From This Yambol Tree

On first sighting, you might think that this little Yambol tree has masses of leaves on it that have now fallen in autumn. Not so. The leaves have been swept from other trees and piled up under this tree. This will be collected by street workers in due course.

A School Project Displayed in the Entrance of a Yambol Apartment Block

It is great to see Yambol children's' projects displayed from school in the entrance of an apartment Block. The project is in complete contrast to town and city apartment blocks I might add.

COT in Yambol

COT means Security Alarm Systems and was set up in 1994 in Sofia. It was the first company in the country specialised in guarding sites and homes using security alarm systems. This apartment in Yambol can be rest assured to be secure from criminals with COT around.

Spring Onions in Autumn near Yambol

It has been mild to date in Yambol this autumn. Seen very close to Yambol was these fine spring onions, no doubt as tasty as they look.

View of Yambol from Kukorevo

You can just see the white city of Yambol in the distance from the village Kukorevo. This is around 5 kilometres away and probably one of the nearest villages to Yambol

A Repaired Wheelie Bin in Yambol

Some of the wheelie bins in Yambol take a battering from a passing public who use them. This was the first time I had seen one back in use after repairs made. Look like the opposite side of the bin needs attention now.

Used Roof Tiles Galore in Yambol

With seeing many used roof tiles sitting outside a house my mind thinks there is a house somewhere without a roof. They must come from somewhere!

A Honeycomb Style Wall in Yambol

this honeycomb style wall can be seen near the centre of Yambol. Used as a shelf seemingly and support for a downpipe. No giant bees in sight!

A Simple Sign to a Dentist in Yambol

Quite innocuously placed you wouldn't notice it there unless you look up. Most people look down to avoid tripping up on the uneven pavements. However, if you need a dentist this simple sign in Yambol tells you where to go.  

St Nicholas Church in Yambol

With a view of the west side of St Nicholas Church. This is well used by locals and always open tot he public.

The Old and the New in Yambol

The new CBC building builts some 7 years ago which now is a dinosaur stands behind the established apartment block which has never been redundant.

Fountain Water, But No Fountains Working in Yambol

Everyone takes pictures of the fountains when they are working in Yambol, but pictures are rare when they are. The still fountain water has a tranquil event nevertheless.

Concert Hall, Bank and Municipal Buildings in Yambol Rain

This building complex consists of a concert hall, a bank, and municipal offices in Yambol. Probably a rare picture which is taken in the rain.