Targovska Street Heading East in Yambol

 Targovska Street Heading East in Yambol just before the night sets in.

Burger Point a Fast Food Joint in Yambol

 It has been here for quite a few years but Burger Point, a fast food joint is enjoyed by many all year round.

Women at War Statue in Snow Covered Yambol

 A white foreground of snow showing the women at war statue in Yambol at the old station location. 

Snow Finally Arrives in Yambol

 Snow has been seen in many other areas of Bulgaria and finally, it arrives in Yambol, usually the last place to get it due to being situated in the low lying Thraician plain.

Coffee and Cake in Yambol

 A welcome sight greeted me coming in from the cold outside in Yambol. Coffee and cake lay to feast into after a long walk trying to lose weight. Defeats the object really although the coffee was without sugar.

Helicopter Rides Now in Yambol via UK

 Ho do I know this helicopter originated from the UK? Well, look at the price for the ride at the base. It says 20p which is in UK sterling. It now costs 1 lev in Bulgaria more than double, but probably the initial price was from a couple of decades ago.

Freshly Dug Carrot Found on Side Walk in Yambol

 You never know what to expect when walking around the outskirts of Yambol. Today I found some freshly dug carrots just lying there. Donkey food perhaps?

A Calm River Tundzha Seen from Yambol City Park Bridge

 On a winter day with no wind, ice or crowds it is a very calm River Tundzha seen from the bridge leading into Yambol City Park.

Decorated Main Entrance Gate in Yambol City Park

 This decorated main entrance gate leading into Yambol City Park has been put up before Christmas. It remains well into the New Year and why not it is very pretty especially at night when it lights up/

A Back Garden View of Bakadzhik Peak

 Senn from the back garden of my friend's house is the view of Bakadzhik Peak. We often chat in this place for hours in the summer months.

Bakadzhik With a Farmland Foreground in Yambol

 Taken with farmland in the foreground Bakadzhik stands out clearly on this winter day.

Road Out of Stara Reka Village Near Yambol

 Driving along the road that leads out of the village Stara Reka, it looks like snow clouds in the distance which has just consumed the sun. The village is only three kilometres from Yambol and probably the nearest village.

Lettuce in Yambol After Minus 10C Temperatures at Night

 With temperatures down to minus 10C at night, these lettuces are thriving under the plastic cover of a greenhouse in Yambol. Salads all year round is possible with this.

Chinese Rose Blooms for Only One Day in Yambol

 This Chinese Rose only blooms for one day each year. Being kept indoors with air conditioning during the winter in Yambol we are lucky to see it. Tomorrow it will die, but another one is about to bloom for another day as yo can see.

View From the End of a New Jetty in Yambol

 It was very slippery underfoot as I made my way to the end of a new jetty on the River Tundzha. The view from the end saw the statue looking down on us. In the summer I can see swimmers using this as a diving point.

Simple Bridge Leading to Yambol City Park

 Coming from the North and crossing over the River Tundzha, this simple bridge leads to Yambol City Park. Not many people out today as cold and foggy.

Low Waters in Yambol's River Tundzha

 With the big area of landmass in the centre of the river Tundzha, it is clear the water level is low for this time of year.

Proof of an Impatient Cyclist in Yambol

 Conclusive evidence of an impatient cyclist is to be seen here in Yambol. Riding over wet cement on their way over a bridge has left a tyre print embedding forever!

A Place for Fishing on the River Tundzha in Yambol

 This is a favourite place for fishing on the River Tundzha on this foggy day. There are anglers there but hidden by the shrubs on the banks. 

A Walk by the Tundzha in Yambol City Park

 Peace, calmness and beauty are the attributes to this walk along the Tundzha in Yambol City Park. Not a soul to be seen on this still winter day.

Another Mural Winnie the Poo on a Yambol School Wall

 Another mural of Winnie the Poo was seen on a Yambol School Wall. It is a refreshing and innocent sight seeing kind and caring creatures.

Fishing off the Bridge over Yambol's Tundzha River

 Evening meals are potentially solved with many people fishing off the bridge over the River Tundzha in Yambol. Whilst watching I saw at least three fish caught over a ten-minute duration, so time is not wasted with no results.

Splendid View of the River Tundzha Bank in Yambol

 On my way to the shops, I caught a glimpse of a splendid view of the River Tundzha bank. This has to be one of the best places to realise how beautiful some parts of Yambol are.

Mini Church in Yambol Retail Park

 When Yambol Retail Park was created they made a plan to build a mini church there. Such a good idea in this evil materilistic world we live in to get a place to reflect the real values of life.

Yambol Centre at Night

 Walking down the main street in Yambol Centre at night is quite an event with the Christmas lights above.

Museum of Battle Glory Snowman in Yambol

 The museum of battle glory has a snowman to lighten the air this Christmas season in Yambol. It lights up at night and distracts from the evils of war.

Tree Cemetery on the Banks of Yambol's River Tundzha

 After the massive renovation and clean-up of the River Tundzha, what remains is a tree cemetery. This is a casualty of the revamp of the river banks no doubt the firewood will be taken and burnt before the end of winter.

The Scenic River Tundzha in Yambol

 No matter what part of the River Tundzha you view, it is a scenic picture in Yambol. Here is the river in a calm mood.

The Main Entrance to Yambol City Park

 A grand forefront greets you at the main entrance of Yambol City Park. The Bulgarian flag fluttering in the distance stirs visitors who are proud of their homeland.

Hotel Tundzha Through the Mist in Yambol

 With a view from the bridge over the River Tundzha, you can see the Tundzha Hotel through the mist in the morning.

The Old Station Bazaar in Yambol

 Still going strong with fresh fruit and vegetables, Yambol's Old Station Bazaar remains a great alternative to monster supermarkets for fresh and locally produced food. The architecture still provokes an interest each time I visit.