Tuesday 31 March 2020

Two Metres Social Distancing Outside Yambol's Kaufland

Two Metres, Social Distancing, Yambol, Kaufland,

A strict two metres social distancing has come into force outside Yambol's Kaufland supermarket. If these rules are not met there is hell to pay from both customers and security!

Monday 30 March 2020

Spring Roses Out in Yambol

Spring Roses, Yambol,
Roses are out in Yambol, always a nice time when things come alive with colour after the dark winter.

Sunday 29 March 2020

Back to Reality in Yambol With Coronavirus Lockdown

Long queues outside Kaufland Supermarket on this cold morning. This, of course, is due to the coronavirus lockdown situation in Yambol and with social distancing. This queue is just made up of shoppers over 60 years of age as they have exclusive rights from 08:30-10:30 each morning. All said and done, there is no panic buying and acceptance of the measures that need to be made.

Saturday 28 March 2020

Yet More Wild Flowers in Bloom in Yambol

Wild Flowers, Bloom, Yambol,

Seen on some waster ground in Yambol yet more beautiful flowers have bloomed without the aid of a gardener. Technically they are weeds without management I guess.

Friday 27 March 2020

Wild Hyacinths Galore in Yambol

Wild Hyacinths, Galore, Yambol,
The unmistakable scent of wold hyacinths is more than pronounced in Yambol gardens. They come in blue, pink and white. Blue can be seen here with a small bunch of pink in the background with daffodils. 

Thursday 26 March 2020

Daffodils Blooming in Yambol

Daffodils, Blooming, Yambol,

Each year there is a magnificent display of daffodils blooming in Yambol. This year is no different where they are cut and put in the homes. All for free!

Wednesday 25 March 2020

Happier Times in Yambol

Happier Times, Yambol,
With a lockdown state meaning strict social distancing on us with the coronavirus with us, it is a reflection today on happier times in Yambol. This was not so long ago, only some three weeks ago. We are all sure these times will return with obedience being observed in Bulgaria, unlike selfish behaviour from people in other parts of the world!

Tuesday 24 March 2020

No Toilet Rolls in Shops? There are Yambol.

Toilet Rolls, Shops, Yambol,
With the stupidity and selfish people in other materialistic countries hoarding toilet rolls, (for whatever foolish reasons) there remains many in Yambol shops due to sensible shopping. And I might add, some brands on promotion with lower prices.

Monday 23 March 2020

Typical Yambol Wall Design

Yambol, Wall, Design,
You will see thousands of walla designed just like this in Yambol. Not only Yambol but throughout Bulgaria where white is used extensively with a tiled top to protect from rainwater.

Sunday 22 March 2020

The Simplest Drainage Problem Solved in Yambol

Simplest, Drainage, Problem Solved Yambol,

How to stop rainwater seeping into the house wall is solved in the most simple way in Yambol. A roof tile comes to the rescue and end of the problem. The simplest solution!

Saturday 21 March 2020

A Fine Gate in Yambol

Fine, Gate, Yambol,
The variety of gates and doors in Yambol is fascinating from the point of their grandeur and uniqueness. This come from most by being handmade. This is a fine example of just that.

Friday 20 March 2020

Queues Outside Chemists in Yambol

Queues, Outside, Chemists, Yambol,
There are numerous chemists in Yambol. but each one has a queue outside due to the restrictions imposed during the coronavirus epidemic. A 30-minute wait is common.

Thursday 19 March 2020

Crowds No Longer Seen in Yambol With Coronavirus

Crowds, No Longer, Yambol, Coronavirus,
It was only a few weeks ago when seeing crowds in Yambol was commonplace, especially with festivals and cultural events taking place. Now it is deserted streets seen with the fear and spread of coronavirus. Hopefully, this will be short-lived.

Wednesday 18 March 2020

Young Plum Tree Doing Well in Yambol

Young, Plum Tree, Doing Well, Yambol,
Planted some three years ago, this young plum tree is doing well in Yambol. Another year of blooms and possibly some plums in the summer for the first time.

Tuesday 17 March 2020

Tucked Away Blooms in Yambol

Tucked Away, Blooms, Yambol,
If it wasn't for the bright orange blooms of these flowers walking past I would never have noticed them. Tucked away in the undergrowth their beauty just sneaked through more than enough to be noticed by the passing bees.

Monday 16 March 2020

Bold Concrete Ramps in Yambol

Bold, Concrete Ramps, Yambol,
 I just love the robustness of these concrete ramps in Yambol. no thought of fashion just pure practicality! And of course one of the cheapest methods.

Sunday 15 March 2020

Flower Perfumes Out In Yambol

Flower, Perfumes, Yambol,
Beautiful they may look in the spring in Yambol, these flowers not go unnoticed purely from the perfume they expel. The fragrance is so strong you could walk past blind and know they are there,

Saturday 14 March 2020

Blossoms and Martenitsas in Yambol

Blossoms, Martenitsas, Yambol,
With the unusual warm spell over the last week, the blossoms are in full flow. This means that Martenitsas can now be hung as seen in the picture.

Friday 13 March 2020

Pastel Styled Facade On a Yambol School

Pastel, Facade, Yambol, School,
This Yambol school has a pastel styled facade which is quite unique. The school is closed currently due to a flu epidemic with a notice on the fence saying so.

Thursday 12 March 2020

DIY Flower Bed on Public Walkways in Yambol

DIY, Flower Bed, Public Walkways, Yambol,
People in Yambol take it upon themselves to make the public walkways more attractive, They just can't help themselves from doing a little DIY gardening and here is just an instance of that. a DIY flower bed.

Wednesday 11 March 2020

A Pair of Sandals Outside a Yambol Apartment

At first, it was strange seeing sandals parked outside many apartments in Yambol. Now I have got used to it and this sight is commonly seen. this pair of sandals are in fact my own! 

Tuesday 10 March 2020

Pretty Weeds Out in Spring in Yambol

Pretty, Weeds, Spring, Yambol,
Weeds are a nuisance most of the time for anyone who does gardening, but on waste ground, they don't annoy anyone and can be pretty when flowering as here in Yambol this spring.

Monday 9 March 2020

Scary Wall in A Yambol Night Club

Scary Wall, Yambol, Night Club,

Seen in the basement of a Yambol night club it sent shivers up my spine. this scary wall, however, did not deter clubbers from attending and once again a good night of music, beer and dancing took place.

Sunday 8 March 2020

Yambol Not a Place for Vegetarians

Yambol, Vegetarians,
I couldn't resist another BBQ photograph as this could not be missed. I do wonder how people can coppe being a vegetarian with this delicious food that is hard to pass up. Yambol is therefore not a place for vegetarians.

Saturday 7 March 2020

BBQ in Yambol City Park

BBQ, Yambol, Yambol City Park
Nothing like a BBQ on a warm spring day. The smell was wonderful and resisting a portion in Yambol City Park was difficult. Of course, it has to be accompanied alongside a cold beer.

Friday 6 March 2020

Tree Covered Public Telephone Cubicles in Yambol

Tree Covered, Public Telephone, Cubicles Yambol,
These public telephones are from a bygone age, but the cubicles still stand now covered by the tree canopy that will eventually engulf them.

Thursday 5 March 2020

A Watermill Feature Outside a Yambol Shop

Watermill, Feature, Yambol, Shop,
This small Yambol shop has a water mill, feature outside although it is not being operated currently. no doubt after the cold season it will come into play again.

Wednesday 4 March 2020

Kukeri Festival in Yambol

Kukeri Festival, Yambol,
One of the most looked forward to events of the year in Yambol is the Kukeri festival. It has now been and gone and bigger than ever. this is just one of the thousands of costumes seen.

Tuesday 3 March 2020

Homemade Socks for Sale in Yambol

Homemade Socks, Sale, Yambol,

Cold feet? Well here's your answer, handmade socks for sale in Yambol. Having worn these, they certainly keep your feet warm as they are made from thick wool.

A Well Used Drinking Fountain in Yambol

Well Used, Drinking Fountain, Yambol,
This drinking fountain is well used by all that pass it in Yambol. A simple star design base with a tap facing sidewards. As always all drinking fountains seem to be in working order in Yambol.

Monday 2 March 2020

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie in Yambol

Sleeping Dogs, Lie, Yambol, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie,
One of the thousands of stray dogs sleeping in the middle of the road. These dogs automatically know when traffic approaches and will move out fo the way.

Sunday 1 March 2020

The Vegetable Market in the Kargon Area of Yambol

Vegetable Market, Kargon Area, Yambol,
the vegetable market in the Kargon area of Yambol always has a  show of vibrant colours throughout the year. It still technically winter so all stalls aren't open yet with local produce.

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