Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Saint George's Church n Yambol


 A wonderful entrance leads up to Saint Goerge's church in Yambol. Many services have been attended here including weddings and christenings.

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Garage Door in Need of TLC in Yambol



There are countless garage doors in Yambol in need of TLC in Yambol. This is one of them, but at least this one is still fixed to its hinges.


 

Monday, 29 March 2021

Ruined Remains of a Building in Yambol


 This now-ruined building has been in this state for years. There are many other sites of similar standing unfortunately the people who had jobs working here left many moons ago.

Sunday, 28 March 2021

A Weed Island in the Middle of a Yambol Road

Taking advantage of the broken tarmac, weeds have invaded and formed a weed island in the middle of this Yambol road.

Saturday, 27 March 2021

The River Tundzha Heading South in Yambol


 A man-made canal sees off the water heading south in the River Tundzha. Greenery returns in early spring and after a clean-up free of plastic waste for the first time in years.

Friday, 26 March 2021

Yambol's Diana Palace Hotel Main Entrance


The poshest hotel in Yambol is the Diana Palace Hotel in the centre fo the City. Even though the pandemic remains it is still well used by the rich.

Thursday, 25 March 2021

Arnold Schwarzenegger Attracts Gym Users in Yambol


 A banner over the entrance of a fitness shop with a young Arnold Schwarzenegger features to attract gym users in Yambol. Every man would like to be built like him here.

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Times of the Past Seen in Yambol


 This I assume used to be the entrance of a grand house in Yambol. All that is left of it now is this rubble with a car park behind it. I thas been there like this for decades.

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

A Unique Wall Construction in Yambol


 Using a variety of materials this wall in quite unique in Yambol. It has had stages added to it over the years to make it what it is now.

Monday, 22 March 2021

"Georges Papazov" Art Gallery in Yambol



 
There used to be many statues outside "Georges Papazov" Art Gallery in Yambol. Now there is only one and the entrance area looks bare.

Sunday, 21 March 2021

Kukeri Festival in Yambol


With many of these Kukeri stands surrounding Yambol, you can't fail to notice it is the time of the Kukeri Festival in Yambol. An exciting time for all who attend although subdued this year due to the pandemic.
 

Saturday, 20 March 2021

Old Parking Zone Sign in Yambol


 There was a time not too long ago when parking zone signs were brand new as there never was any parking restriction in Yambol. Now the sign we see has aged and been battered and part of the infrastructure of Yambol.

Friday, 19 March 2021

The Catholic Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Yambol


After recent repairs, the catholic Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Yambol stands brightly in the spring sunshine. I have never seen anyone enter or leave the church in all the years I've been here.

 

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Yambol's St. Nicholas Church Surrounded By Gardens


 It is not only Yambo's St Nicholas church that is visited by locals and tourists but the gardens that surround it. With many benches to sit on it is a treat to rest your legs and take in the spring sunshine. 

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

St Nicholas Church Seen From a Backyard in Yambol


 


Seen from a local resident's backyard St. Nicholas Church stands out in the distance. One of the most imposing buildings in Yambol.

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

A Children's Slide in Yambol with Just Steps


 A children's slide in Yambol with just steps was seen here, clearly not operational albeit in good condition. Perhaps Gypsies took the metal slide part away to tender it for cash at the metal recycling plant.

Monday, 15 March 2021

The Milk Dispenser in Yambol Still Popular


 This milk dispenser in Yambol is still popular I more than often I have to queue to get my milk. And cheaper than the high street shops and supermarkets!

Sunday, 14 March 2021

An Exploded Shrub on a Yambol Street


 This shrub looks like it has just exploded at first glance seeing it on a Yambol street. It is thriving in the Bulgarian climate it seems.

Saturday, 13 March 2021

Another Classic Rustic Door in Yambol


 This classic rustic door in Yambol has seen many decades and is worse for wear that is for sure. How many time has it been opened and closed?

Friday, 12 March 2021

Cobblestone Craftsmanship in Yambol


 The age-old road built with cobblestones goes on in Yambol. You can see the craftsmanship used here on a new road layout.

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Old Ladas Still on Yambol Streets


 There are still hundreds of old Ladas parked up on Yambol streets although many just remain parked. After decades of running some just are beyond repair now.

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Onions Growing in a Bottle in Yambol


 Here's something you don't see every day. A water bottle that used to carry water being used to grow onions. Looks like one has started sprouting already!

Tuesday, 9 March 2021

A Set of Garden Tools in Yambol


 Seen lined up against a wall is a set of garden tools no doubt about to be used on this sunny day. A mixture of old and new can be seen and like the rustic rake with the bent wood handle. 

Monday, 8 March 2021

A Misty Morning in Yambol


It was a very misty morning in Yanbool today making driving hazardous. Drivers never seem to slow down despite the dangers of not being able to stop in time if something comes out of the mist.
 

Sunday, 7 March 2021

Guest Traders in Yambol


 A few times a year, guest trader open up their stalls in Yambol and this week is just that time. They come from all parts of Bulgaria albeit most stock can be bought in Yambol anyway!

Saturday, 6 March 2021

St. Nicholas Church Basking in Evening Sun in Yambol


 A glorious sight seen here with St. Nicholas church bssking in the evening sun in Yambol.

Friday, 5 March 2021

Martinitsas Show Up on Display in Yambol


 It was Baba Marta Den recently and of course, Martinitsas show up on display in Yambol naturally.

Thursday, 4 March 2021

Snowdrops in from the Cold in Yambol


 Snowdrops are beautiful and a shame to let them show off in a cold isolated place on the outskirts of Yambol. Along with a martinitsa they are now in from the cold and on show.

Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Another Beautiful Sunset in Yambol


 Whenever the sky is relatively clear there is always a beautiful sunset to watch going down. Today was one of those days, despite it being cold. The last rays of sunshine are greeted with joy at the end of the day.

Tuesday, 2 March 2021

A Typical English Fried Breakfast in Yambol


This is very rare in our apartment seeing a typical English breakfast on the dining room table in the morning. The only thing missing was the English bangers (sausages) which are very hard to source here.

Monday, 1 March 2021

Homemade Goodies in Yambol


 Living in Yambol, it is only a short trip to any village where homemade produce is made. A guest showed up with some examples of this as gifts. Jam, tomatoes, gherkins, cherries, apricots and of course rakia! All very welcome at our dinner table in due course.

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