Basil Drying Out in a Yambol Doorstep

Some basil was seen drying out on a doorstep in the warm Yambol sun today. Looks like the herbs are lying on a tea towel.

 

A Broken Down Recover Truck in Yambol

 It was funny seeing this recovery truck in a broken down state. It needs a taste of its own medicine with some recovery seemingly.

The Foundation of a Former Trading Stall in Yambol

 You will find many scenes like this in Yambol. Former trading stalls that have long been gone leaving behind the foundations they lay on. Rather a sad sight each time I see these.

A Yambol Hairdresser's Chair Seen in Yambol

 Looking in from the outside a hairdresser's chair can be seen in Yambol. This is run by a Turkish woman who used to work with her husband, who incidental is a better hairdresser than her. She now works there on her own. Today however the place is shut being Sunday.

Goddess Diana and her Faithfully Hound Still Stands in Yambol

 Despite the changing face of Yambol each year, the Goddess Diana and her faithful hound remain standing watching over us all.

Farming Land Created on the Banks of Yambol's River Tundzha

 With the water now channelled into a canal, it seems being transformed into farming land on the banks of Yambol's River Tundzha. You can see a tractor preparing the land for cultivation in the distance. 

A Newly Planted Walnut Tree in Yambol

 A common sight seen in Yambol are newly planted trees, shrubs and other plant varieties. Today it was the turn of a walnut tree to appear by the roadside in Yambol. Free nuts in the future for people who pass by.

A Union Jack Mug Found in Yambol Home

 I am quite amazed at the number of British flavoured items that can be found in Yambol homes. Today on a visit to a friend I saw a Union Jack mug on the table. Asking where he got it from, he said it was a gift from a family member who works in the UK. this may account for most of the artefacts from the UK here in Yambol. 

White Grape Grinding Today in Yambol

 It was only yesterday when I saw the grinding of red grapes. As I passed the garden the very next day I see white grapes in the grinder. These look just as yummy as yesterday's crop!

Grape Grinder Found in a Yambol Back Garden

 Looks like this Yambol gardener has got a new grape grinder making the grape pressing a but easier in old age. I must say, those grapes look delicious, but not for eating I guess.

Fruit For Sale on a Yambol Doorstep

 Forget about buying fruit from the supermarket or bazaar. There is fresh fruit for sale on a Yambol doorstep which is better quality and at a lower price. What's more, it is chemical-free albeit a couple nibblesw from insects as a result.

Sunrise Due East in Yambol

 06:30 in the morning and a dreary-eyed photographer sees the sunrise looking due East in Yambol. Always a pleasant sight if you take the trouble of getting up early enough

Yambol Peaches Jarred Up for Winter

My neighbour showed me her labours for the day with the jarring up of peaches for winter. Yambol has thousands of households who do the same thing it is a die-hard tradition that remains here.

Plum Wine Fermenting Well in Yambol

 A distinct smell of fermenting plums was experienced today in Yambol. On investigating I found that indeed there were three barrels of plum wine well in the process of fermenting. No doubt distilling into rakia is on the cards soon

Mattress as a Doormat for a Garage in Yambol

 No chance of dirty shoes walking into this garage in Yambol. There is a mattress placed there acting like a doormat. 

Apples, North, South, East and West in Yambol

 Everywhere you look in Yambol you will see apple trees full of ripe apples. North, West, South and East apples are in abundance.

Broccoli Seen in a Yambol Garden

 Still in the topic of produce off the land in Yambol, it was a surprise to see broccoli passing a garden today. Not something you see every day in a front garden, but here it is.

Apples Galore in Yambol

 I don't think I've seen as many apples on this tree in Yambol before. Apples galore this year it seems, last year there were hardly any on this tree.

A Cluster of Pears in Yambol

 Funny as it might sound this cluster of pears usually are seen in pairs in Yambol. Ripe to eat and ready to drop looks like a pear tart for the weekend.

A Peach of a Day in Yambol

 It had been a lovely day walking the streets fo Yambol in warm summer weather. On the way home for the evening meal, I passed a tree with tempting peaches dangling over the wall. It had been a peach of a day as I took one to taste

Shirt out to Dry in Yambol

 With temperatures up to 33C today and a swift breeze, it did not take long for this shirt to dry in Yambol.

Evening Meal Ingredients Taken Home in Yambol

 Figs, Marrows and tomatoes in a bucket seen on a table which is due to go to a home in Yambol for an evening meal.

Summer Rose Blooms in Yambol

 Roses just love summer here in Yambol. This one has bloomed enjoying the sunshine after just having been watered.

Old Tomato Supports Now For Winter Fuel in Yambol

 Seen in a backyard in Yambol were some old tomato supports now being used for winter fuel. Nothing goes wasted here.

Apples and Plums Fermenting in Yambol

 After seeing some plums picked in Yambol yesterday, today I see they have been combined with apples to ferment in a barrel. This won't take long in the warm weather we are having right now.

Plums for Rakia Making in Yambol

 Freshly picked plums picked ready to go towards this year's rakia in Yambol. These were just windfall stock and it will be back to the plums trees for more after a windy day.

Freshly Picked Sweetcorn in Yambol

 I was gifted freshly picked sweetcorn in Yambol today. As you can see most couldn't wait to get tucked into a cob on the dinner table this evening.

Hobgoblin Comes to Yambol

 A British pint of beer in the form of Hobgoblin has come to Yambol. a bit different from the Bulgarian beers here, but enjoyable non the least.

69 Gives Giggles in Yambol

 Whenever I pass this door with 69 on it in Yambol I get the giggles. I won't tell you why.

Teenage Trees in Yambol

 Having seen these trees planted in Yambol when they were seedlings two years ago, it could be said that they are now in the teenage years. Looking strong and healthy and of course not affected by vandalism!