A Fine Selection of Sandals for Sale in Yambol

 Getting wet feet due to a hole in the sole of my sandals I was spoilt for choice when looking for a new pair in Yambol.

The Bazaar Becomes a Nursery in Yambol

 It is the season for planting out fruit and vegetables in plots and gardens and the bazaar in Yambol has become a nursery to fulfill the need.

The Season for Making Strawberry Jam in Yambol

 May and June are months that give an abundance of strawberries and the time for jam-making in Yambol. This is no exception in this household where the strawberry aroma filled the home.

Obscene Graffiti Remains on Yambol Walls After 15 years

 When I first Arrived in Yambol 15 years ago back in 2006, I remember this obscene graffiti. It still remains for some reason. Why?

Public Payphone Still in Working Order in Yambol

 In this day and age of modern technology with communications, you would think that this public payphone would have been de-commissioned. But no, it is still in good working order and used by the public.

Balloon Seller out in Yambol

 Usually, the balloon sellers are out in Yambol on special occasions or days of celebrations, today is seems this one is out because it is a sunny day!

Flowers From a Yambol Garden

 Spring brings about a festival of blooms from flowers in Yambol gardens. This is an example of some being cut and brought inside now appreciated on the dining table.

A Big Tall Sign You Can't Miss in Yambol

 

Well if you are going to advertise get the biggest and tallest sign for all to see. This what Billa, Mania and Jysk have done in Yambol.

Strawberry Milkshake in Yambol

 Made out of milk and strawberries produced in Yambol, these milkshakes are the first sign of summer and went down well.

Cake and Coffee Served up in a Yambol Bistro

 I just couldn't resist recording the event of having cakes and coffee served up in a Yambol Bistro. We very rarely have this treat even before the Coronavirus issues.

Sunset in Yambol

A simple view of the sun going down in Yambol on this beautiful warm sunny that has day just gone by.

 

First Ripe Strawberry of the Year Seen in a Yambol Garden

 Summer is almost here seeing this first ripe strawberry in a Yambol garden. I was tempted to pick it but that would be stealing.

No Milk Today in Yambol

 There was I walking toward the milk machine for my weekly 2 litres of milk for yoghurt making session only to find that the doors were firmly locked! No milk today!

Targovska Street Towards The East in Yambol

Targovska Street is seen here looking towards East in Yambol. You will always find people walking here for whatever reason and the area soon will be filled with the scent of the Leper Trees blossoming. 

 

Well-Worn Street Lamp in Yambol

 The years of service from this street lamp had had an effect on the condition. It is a well-worn street lamp we see here but it still works perfectly.

Graffiti Of Old Remains in Yambol

 Having been spray many years ago this graffiti of old remains in Yambol. There is no incentive to scrub these walls, besides it will just be abused with graffiti again if it was.

The Old UniCredit Bulbank in Yambol

 It may lo0ok like an eyesore, but there is a little pleasure seeing banks falling by the wayside in Yambol. Their growth has been astronomical over the last decade stealing sites that used to be places of communal coffee shops and restaurants.

Cobblestone Rubbled Roads in Yambol

 It is not surprising that not many pedestrians are killed on Yambol roads. Looking at this cobblestone rubble on one of the streets required driving slowly to avoid car damage. Speed kills and that is tricky with roads like this.

A Repaired Bench in Yambol

 As one of the sitting planks had broken, local residents took it upon themselves to repair this bench in Yambol. the new fitting is from a wall panel surplus to requirements but still does the job well.

Remembering the Dead in Yambol

 These framed portraits of folk having passed away are a common sight in Yambol. Remembering dead people in this way is a form of respect to those before us although some foreigners looking in might feel a little uneasy seeing them.

Martenitsas Hanging From a Tree in Yambol

 There are thousands of martenitsas hanging from trees in Yambol. This tradition never dies in this age of globalism and conforming to rules and regulations from Western Europe.

A Typical Raised Drain in Yambol

 There are hundreds of obstacles that you can trip up on in Yambol streets. Here is a typical example of a raised drain caused by nature's growth and land movement in the main.

Vibrant Bakadzhik Seen From Yambol

 Soon to be the venue for the Bike Festival given by The Riders, Bakadzhik is looking vibrant seen from Yambol in May.

Discotheques Very Much Alive Again in Yambol

Discotheques are very much alive again in Yambol despite the region being code red with the Coronavirus. 

 

Drob Sarma on the Menu this Easter Week in Yambol

 Drob Sarma on the Menu this Easter Week in Yambol alongside the traditional lamb as the main course. always hand-made by the ladies of the household it is a great addition eaten with yoghurt.

Fly-tipping in Yambol

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 Fly-tipping in Yambol raises its ugly head and we all know who it is, but for fear of being racist we cannot follow up and fine these dirty, unlaw-abiding criminals. Many also know which home the material came from!

The Bridge into Yambol City Park at Night

 All lit up at night is the bridge leading over the River Tundzha into Yambolk City Park. Truly spectacular.

Coloured Eggs Galore in Yambol Homes

 Probably the most colourful item in Yambol homes during Eater are homemade coloured eggs. After playing the egg knocking game they are eaten throughout the rest of the week.

Lamb is the Order of the Day in Yambol

 On many dining tables in Yambol is lamb served as the order of the day. It is, of course, Easter weekend and tradition bring out the lamb serving for all to enjoy. For many, this is the only time of the year it is eaten as it is so expensive.

Salad Complete for a Yambol Dining Table

 You saw the salad ingredients yesterday and now the complete salad with homemade yoghurt which goes on the top and of course the plum rakia.

A Typical Yambol Salad Ingredients

 You can check out many Yambol kitchens and you will find these typical salad ingredients bought from the market stalls. Along with rakia, this is how it is here in the evenings.