Sunrise On the Outskirts of Yambol

Just after 06:00 this morning and the sunrise appears due East on the outskirts of Yambol. Due to be the hottest day of the year today!

Eight Helicopters Flying Above Yambol

You need to look closely or blow up the picture to see eight helicopters flying over Yambol. They were heading Eastwards and made a lot of noise passing! 

Melon on a Rock in Yambol

Seen passing a garden in Yambol is a melon on a rock. Something you don't see every day.

A Shared Climbing Plant in a Yambol Apartment.Block

It is not unusual to see a share climbing plant rising to the second floor in Yambol Apartment Blocks. However, it is rare to see that it is not a Grapevine! No fruits, just flowers late in the summer.

Car Shell in Yambol

I see this car often as it has been parked here in Yambol for a few years. I always thought someone was going to rebuild it but it remains a car shell.

Vine Jungle Overpowering a Garden Gate in Yambol

You just have to leave a gate unattended for a few months and the vines will turn into a jungle blocking access. Yambol has many examples of nature invading places left alone.

Dentist Sign Displayed in Yambol

It's pretty sure that if you are looking for a dentist in Yambol you will not miss this sign displayed outside the practice. Teeth with faces draw more attention than the text.

Verona in Yambol - Best Place of Banitsa

If you are looking for the best place to buy banitsa in Yambol, then this is the place. Called Verona it is frequented by many each morning. Freshly baked each day the smell past is to good to resist.

Contrasting Facade Feature in a Yambol Town House

The contrasting effect seen with the economically laid brick and the grapevine in this Yambol town house is quite pleasing to the eye.

A Simple 'Sunrise' Gate and Fence in Yambol

Very typical of many gates and fences in Yambol with the sunrise feature on the gate.

Man With a Van in Yambol

Can you guess which garage owner has a van? Well, it's pretty easy comparing the garages to determine who has a car and who has a van.

A Daisy Path Leading to a Yambol Garage

It's nice to have such a pretty forefront to your garage in Yambol. Daisys lead the way this particular garage

Statuelike Dead Tree in Yambol

This dead tree has been left and not cut down and now is not too dissimilar to a statue feature on a Yambol street.

Rubble Blocks Pedestrian Path in Yambol

Everyone walks around this pile of rubble left on a pedestrian path by builders. It has been there for weeks and although it is clear to see during daylight, in the night it is more hazardous. A typical sight in Yambol.

Battered Wheelie Bin in Yambol

How this wheelie bin gets into such a state is beyond me. It needs a great deal of force to batter this to get into this state. Yet it is still used and emptied each day regardless of the condition.

Summer Hat on Table in Yambol

With a strong sun bringing temperatures to well over 30C it is no surprise to see summer hats out. This one was spotted on a table in a garden in Yambol

An Old Style Electric Switchboard in Yambol

Old Style, Electric Switchboard can be seen here is is probably the most common in Yambol. It still works just as well as the new-fangled systems albeit you have to renew fuses if they blow. 

Prams and Bikes Provisioned for in Yambol

Yes, it's steep but at least there is a thought for prams and Bikes when faced with steps up slopes. It's more fun going down them.

Blooms That Thrill Each Year in Yambol

Every year these blooms blossom on these trees in Yambol. They never fail to thrill with their beauty. This year it is a closer look at them rather than seeing the whole tree.

A Mysterious Code On a Wall in Yambol

Seen on a wall in Yambol was this mysterious code printed on the concrete base. Mysterious to most but for those in the building trade it probably makes complete sense 

A Small Electricity Pylon in Yambol

A small electricity pylon in Yambol is seen here which has bare metal turned brown with rust.

Beautiful Waste Ground in Yambol

It is a wonderful transformation of waste ground that was barren in the winter, now alive with beauty from nature. Weeds in uncultivated areas is a bonus in Yambol.

Old Derelict Outside Toilet Found in Yambol

Gone are the days this toilet is used by local residents in this part of Yambol. All property has been demolished yet the toilet albeit derelict still stands.

Weather Worn Greenhouse in Yambol

This greenhouse has seen better days. It is weather-worn to the point of destruction in Yambol.

Daisy Type Flowers in Yambol

Seeing these growing in a side street in Yambol reminded me of the lazy daisy days in my youth. These would make a perfect daisy chain.

Grapes Galore Hanging Over a Yambol Garden Fence

Looks like a fine year for grapes judging by the look of these found hanging over a Yambol, garden fence. The temptation to pick one while passing when ripe is strong, but unneighbourly.

London Displayed in a Yambol Home

I was quite taken back seeing pictures of my former home City of London on the wall. What with the red bus which I used to drive and train people to drive brought back memories of the rat race I left behind. 

Chrysanthemums Just About to Flower in Yambol

In a week or so these chrysanthemums will be in full bloom giving a wonderful display of colour. Bees will be buzzing around them like there is no tomorrow.

A Rather English Feature Found in a Yambol Garden

This feature is essentially English which is why I found it strange in Yambol Garden. Maybe the owner is English.

Typical Items on Wall Shelves in a Yambol Home

Seen in a Yambol home was this shelf with essentially Bulgarian items. The little glass tumbler on the top right is for Yambolski Rakia as written. The plate in the middle is a picture of Yambol.

Bulgarian National Television in Yambol

Bulgarian National Television was in Yambol this weekend for the Year 12 Graduation Ball. As you can see they were filming with the parade of students forming a ring. the camera was also pointing towards me and I saw myself on National Television that very evening.