New Building Construction Yambol

A maze of metal supporting poles is part of the process of constructing a new building in Yambol. This is a common sight where new property and offices are being built.

A Rainbow Looking North From Yambol

After a downpour of rain, a rainbow was seen looking north from Yambol. The weather coming from the Balkan Mountains in the north is always dramatic. 

The Entrance to Yambol's Mathematics School 'Atanas Radev'

Bordering the River Tundzha and Yambol City centre is the mathematics school. Atanas Radev'. Right next to the Tundzha Hotel this school was originally built over 100 years ago, but the extended and modernised 30 years ago.

A Maze of Wires in Yambol

Someone knows which wire goes where. Looking at this maze of wires in Yambol would do my head in trying to sort them out. A common sight in many places I might add.

The Distinctive Blue Glass on Yambol's Sport's Lottery Office

If ever you see this distinctive blue glass you will know it is the home of Bulgaria's Sporting Lottery. Helping funding sport and solving poverty for a lucky few.

A Front Town House Garden Ready for Sowing Seeds in Yambol

With spring just around the corner, it is a well-prepared front garden that awaits sowing seeds in Yambol. There is a hand pump for water in the background so all ready for the new season of homegrown fruit and vegetables.

Unrepaired Manholes, A Common Sight in Yambol

Along many public walkways, you will see the common sight of unrepaired manholes. We in Yambol, of course, are fully aware of this and injuries or accidents from them are rare from locals. However beware, strangers!

Yambol Museum and Information Stand For Tourists

There are tourists that come to Yambol from all over the world. This information stand gives a good guide situated just a stone throw from the Yambol museum.

The Kukeri Festival Approaches Yambol

This is a sure sign the Kukeri Festival is fast approaching Yambol. Many more scary faces and clanging bells will be seen and heard over the coming week. 

A Dry River Tundzha in Yambol

Every winter crossing the bridge over the river Tundzha in Yambol is a bit of a disappointment. The simple reason being that the river is dry. In the spring the water from the northern Balkan mountains will feed the Tudnzha again turning it into a river again.

Molehills Found in Yambol

Whilst chaos prevails all around Yambol the moles quietly go about their business unbeknown to many. The only clue to their industry are the molehills they leave behind.

Allotment on the Outskirts of Yambol

Right in the heart of an industrial area of Yambol lies an allotment. This is where workers tend to growing their vegetables before and after work,

Not a Pretty Sight in Outskirts of Yambol

In winter the scenery in Yambol is not always a pretty sight. Here is an example of a small canal going through the outskirts of Yambol. In the spring and summer, this will come to life with greenery and paint a completely different picture

The Tundzha Hotel Viewed From a Dry Tundzha River Bed in Yambol

The Tundzha Hotel seen with a foreground of a dry Tundzha river bed doesn#t really enhance beauty. Still, once the water is back the beautiful scenic pose will return.

Sheltered Outdoor Games Area in Yambol City Park

This sheltered outdoor games area in Yambol City Park is normally filled with elderly gentleman making use of the facilities. Today however it is vacant for a few moments soon to be filled again soon.

Signpost Showing Signs of Aging in Yambol

There was a time not so.long ago when this signpost was brand new in Yambol. After only w few years it now is showing signs of aging putting up with the elements of weather each year. Still many years of service still left in it though.

An Empty Park on a Bitterly Cold Day in Yambol

Even when the weather is cold I still see folk in Yambol City Park normally, Today however on this bitterly cold spell there was an empty park, except me of course!

Used Tractor Tyre Put to Good Use in Yambol

What else can you do with a used tractor tyre? Well, not a lot but this has been put into good use in Yambol by painting it yellow and making a flower bed!

CSKA Football Fans in Yambol

This sing was seen in Yambol City Park on a lampost. It seems that CSKA football fans get everywhere, including Yambol to make their statements

Yambol City Park Entrance

On a bitterly cold morning we see Yambol City Park entrance always an inviting sight whatever the weather. A fine view of the River Tundzha as you walk over the bridge to greet the Bulgarian National Flag flying high.

Used Coffee Pot Flower Beds in Yambol

What looks good, is eco--friendly and saps up carbon dioxide? Simple, the use of coffee pots as flower beds. This coffee shop certainly lives up to its name and of course advertises the coffee it served up at the same time!

Roof Drainage on Yambol Garages Working Well

You only know if your drainage system work when it rains. Today it rained and the roof drainage on some Yambol garages seems to work well.

New Trees Replace the Old Cut Down Trees in Yambol

An Old Dialogue Water Meter in Yambol

In time these old fashioned dialogue water meters will be obsolete. they are hard to read and always in a dark places and hard to access.

Free Bathroom Sink in Yambol

A common sight in Yambol is bathroom furniture being dumped in public places. This is unusual as this bathroom sink is in good condition and can be reused by anyone passing by that wants it.

White Cobblestoned Tree Surround in Yambol

A very nice white cobblestoned surround for a tree in Yambol. I do wonder however where the cobblestones came from and suspect they are from the road nearby.

Bakadzhik Seen from Yambol

Always a grand sight seeing Bakadzhik wherever you are standing. Today it was seen from Yambol and again never fails to impress.

Typical Concrete Stairs in a Yambol Apartment Block

Strong, Sturdy and long-lasting is a good description of these common concrete built stairs found in most Yambol apartment blocks. 

Tree Top Cat in Yambol

When there are dogs about, where do the local cats go? This one climbs up a tree and remains on the tree top until the dog gets bored and goes away.