Plum Fermentations Start in Yambol

 All over Yambol, you will find plums in barrels with plums starting up fermentation with the goal of rakia as a result. 

It is Roast Pepper Time in Yambol

 The air is full of the smell of roasting peppers in Yambol as the sweet red pepper version ripens. Most are put into jars for the winter or frozen so th taste of summer is all year round.

Sunrise on the Outskirts of Yambol

 The sunrises are getting later now but it doesn't detract from the beauty of a new day in Yambol. Those who don't get up early are missing a big treat.

Spring Water From Yambol's Bakadzhik Peak

 Idyllic as it might look, this little source of spring water from Yambol's Bakadzhik tastes awful. Jut a showpiece I think.

The Green River Tundzha in Yambol

 When there is no rain for a while the River Tundzha in Yambol turnes green from still or slow-moving waters. Just as seen here.

A Yak in Yambol

 A yak was seen grazing by the River Tundzha in Yambol today. Not sure where it came from although I have heard there is a circus in town.

Not Ten Green Bottles in Yambol

 The song ten green bottles sitting on a wall comes to mind seeing this in a backyard in Yambol. There are not ten green bottles but thirteen which would make the song longer.

A Hypnotic Walled Pattern on Eski Cami in Yambol

 The stone pattern on the wall of Yambol's Eski Cami is quite hypnotic. I like the window style with perfect cicles in contrast to more rustic patterns elsewhere.

Dominant DSK Bank Sign in Yambol

 It never fails to get noticed when passing this dominant DSK Bank sign in Yambol. Perched high on a business block of offices its presence is quite invading.

A Bird and a Bottle in Yambol

 Seeing a bird perched on a pipe in Yambol, it seemed to me as if it was trying to work out how to get to the water from the bottle. It was a hot day!

Another Unique Front Door in Yambol

 There are hundreds of unique front doors in Yambol, this is just another one of them. They always seems to be aged and grubby but invariably in use on a daily basis.

Canned Tomatoes Ready for Winter in Yambol

 There is no problem with the supply of tomatoes this coming winter in Yambol. As you can see the canning process is complete and ready for the larder.

Tomatoes Galore in Yambol

 There is no doubt that buying tomatoes from the supermarkets has taken a tumble in recent weeks. Tomatoes galore in Yambol from gardens and surrounding villages are all shared by families which is how it always has been. These will be jarred up and stored for winter.

Time for Plums (Sliva) in Yambol

 It is that time of year where the plums have ripened in Yambol and a festival of products being made from them. Jam, rakia, compote, etc,. are just some of the products being made in many homes to see families through the winter.

The Monument at Bakadzhik Peak in Yambol

 A view of the monument at Bakadzhik Peak in Yambol walking up the hill that leads to it. Probably the most obvious landmark seen above all else in the Tundzha region and beyond.

A Coca-Cola Benchmark in Yambol

 For some reason, there is a benchmark on this pallet-based bench with the Coca-Cola brand name in Yambol. Mysterious.

The River Tundzha is now a Lawn in Yambol

 There have been changes in Yambol since the new Mayor took his seat. He is obsessed with a clean and eco-friendly environment. The River Tundzha, well part of it seen here, has been turned into a lawn and is maintained and watered regualarly. It remains to be seen what its use will be later on. 

Another New Betting Shop Opens in Yambol

 these seedy places bring the place down and it is more than noticeable that more betting shops are opening in Yambol. Sign of the times where people gamble because they are desperate for money is a bad thing.

Parking Space for Dogs in Yambol

 A shop in Yambolnow provides a parking space for customers who have dogs. No place to park a car though!

A Well Used Planked Gate in Yambol

 This type of planked gate is a common sight in Yambol. This one is well used but there are many that haven't been opened or shut for years.

A Yambol Productive Back Garden

It 8is not unusual to see back gardens in Yambol dedicate themselves to be productive in fruit and vegetables. Here is a prime example briming with food for the year ahead.
 

Cute Hedgehog Picture in Yambol

 This was seen on a shop window and was part of a poster ad for paint, However, the cute hedgehog was the main focus, not too sure how it can be represented to sell paint though

Tomatoes Galore in a Greenhouse in Yambol

 If you look closely in this greenhouse yo will see tomatoes completely filling the space there. Another day another peer into another Yambol garden this time with jealous eyes I might add. 

Old Vine Cuttings in a Trailer in Yambol

 When you peer into gardens and backyards in Yambol, you never know what to expect. Today some old vine cuttings in a trailer were found. Tinder for wood burners and BBQs no doubt.

Summer Colours on a Tree in Yambol

 It is nice to walk under a tree that holds summer colours in Yanbol. the street is lined up full of this variety and makes the walk much more pleasurable.

A Happy Petrol Station in Yambol

 Situated next to the ABC Builders' Superstore, this petro, station always seems to have happy staff serving you. Quite unique in Yambol.

Plums for the Picking in Yambol

 It is the time of year for plums in Yambol. They are almost ready to pick by the locals who make rakia and preserve them in jars for the winter month. Many are grown in public places therefore free for all!

Hottest Day of the Year in Yambol

 Far too hot to work outside today being the hottest day of the year in Yambol. Indeed it was deemed as a Code Red for dangerous temperatures!

Blackberries Loving the Sun in Yambol

We may be uncomfortable with the weather here in Yambol surpassing 40 C, but the blackberries are loving the sun and will ripen very soon as a result.

DIY Pickled Cucumbers in Yambol

 Summer brings about the thoughts of food stored for the winter and it is the time of the cucumber to be pickled and jarred in Yambol this week. No doubt far better than supermarket versions.

Treading the Board Planting Leeks in Yambol

 It is time for leeks plating in Yambol where this gardener used a board to tread on to do so. Autumn and winter will see healthy food brought to the dining table from this patch.