Typical Ceiling Decoration in a Yambol Apartment

 You will find thousands of ceiling with this type of decoration in Yambol apartments. This was standard when they were built during the communist regime although they are fast disappearing in this modern age.

Sowed Rows seen in a Yambol Garden

 I am not sure what seeds were sown here but there is a very neat set of sowed rows seen in a Yambol Garden. I will have to wait until they germinate before knowing what was put in. My guess is peas or beans.

Yambol's Bakadzhik Seen From Stara Reka Village

 3 Kilometres from Yambol is the village Stara Reka. this is a view of Bakadzhik from the village centre with the lake in the foreground. With snow!

Daffodils About to Bloom in Yambol

 With warm weather set in for the next few days in Yambol, these daffodils are now about to bloom. It should be a feast of bright yellow very soon.

An Empty Children's Playground in Yambol City Park

 t looks like a lovely sunny day in Yambol City Park and you would expect this children's playground to be swarming with children. There is a reason it is empty, it is well below freezing temperatures - looks can be deceiving.

Freshly Picked Daffodils in Yambol

No need to buy flowers in Yambol when there are wild daffodils growing in the streets. These were freshly picked from a sidewalk and now proudly displayed in my living room.

 

Well-Trodden Footpath in Yambol City Park

Although today there is nobody about, this actually is a well-trodden path in Yambol Coty Park. Following the River Tundzha, it is a lovely relaxing trek even in mid-winter. 

 

Mirror Effect in the River Tundzha in Yambol

 With the sun beating down today over the River Tundzha, due to a thin ice cover on the water, it has a mirror effect.

The Frozen River Tundzha in Yambol

Due to the severe cold weather in recent days, the River Tundzha in Yambol is frozen over. Not thick enough to skate on though.

 

Dormant Vines under Snow in Yambol

 Mid-winter and amongst the thousands of grapevines in Yambol it is natures miracle that fine grapes arise from what is seemingly deadwood. Dormant vines under snow in Winter is like a grape graveyard now, but a little warm weather and life will return.

Yambol's Bakadzhik Seen After Snowfall

 Yambol's Bakadzhik always creates a picturesque picture in all seasons. It is seen here, after a snowfall and once again shows off its beauty.

Snow Bound Street in Yambol

 Freshly fallen snow always gives a wonderful picture as shown here on a street in Yambol. After a while, it becomes ugly with slush and mud so get in early for snow pictures.

3 AM in Yambol and Freezing Temperatures Dictate

 The coldest night of the year to date with temperatures as low as -12C in Yambol. This picture was taken at 3 AM in the morning not being able to sleep worried about frozen pipes and flat car battery with these temperatures. 

Valentine Day in Yambol

 Yesterday was Valentine Day and the gifts flowed as can be seen on the dinner table. It wasn't only Valentine Day but the day for the cutting of the first vines which took place.

Freshly Picked Snowdrops in Yambol

 There is a purity about snowdrops with their white flowers unmarked. These freshly picked snowdrops in Yambol brighten up any room with their beauty.

The Green Banks of Yambol's River Tundzha

 

After the rise and fall of waters in Yambol's River Tundzha, it has set about germinating the river bed. The lush green bank of the River Tundzha is now showing off and nowhere near spring yet.

Sparrows on Trolleys in Yambol Supermarket

 These sparrows aren't shy as they hang about on parked-up trolleys in a Yambol, supermarket. I suppose it is similar to a hedge but metal and the sparrows are hedge sparrows.

Beekeeper's Hat Out to Dry in Yambol

Here's something yo don't see every day. Seen on a pole was a beekeeper's hat that was out to dry. How it got wet is a mystery, but on a warm day, it with dry out quickly.

 

Spring Flowers in Yambol City Park

 The gardeners have been busy in Yambol City Park planting is recent time with warm weather hitting us. The results are some fine spring flowers which now light up the park.

New Road Being Laid Out of Yambol

 It was a rough ride on gravel today as I drove out of Yambol. This is however short-lived with a new road being laid. Smooth rides due here before too long.

Snowdrops out in Yambol

 

a reminder that there is life waiting to come to life in the spring with the first snowdrops seen in Yambol. So uplifting to see them light up the ground with their bright white flowers.

The Popular L,ine of Lit Up Fast Food Joints in Yambol

 A favourite haunt for hundreds during the day and evening where a snack can be picked up and consumed. This line of fast food joints has been around for decades now without change.

Scant Business in The Old Station Bazaar in Yambol

 As can be clearly seen here, with the covered stalls, business is scant in The Old Bazaar in Yambol. Hopefully, things will pick up in the spring.

The Ever Popular 1 Lev Shop in Yambol

 One Lev shops remain open and doing business during the pandemic. The cheapest goods will always remain popular during a crisis regardless of poor quality from China.

The Old Station Bazaar in Yambol

 It is dusk time in Yambol and the lights are in the process of coming on in and around the Old Staton Bazaar.

Mural Tainted by a Swastika in Yambol

 It is a shame that the beautiful mural has become tainted by a small minority of fascists who have put a swastika up! 

Snow Hanging Around in Yambol

 Well after a week since the last snowfall, there is still snow hanging around Yambol. Proof indeed that it has been very cold over the last seven days.

Targovski Street Looking Westward in Yambol

 Targovski Street Looking Westward in Yambol with the landmark Kabile Hotel on the right.