Tree Planting for a Reason in Yambol

 When you see a tree planted in the middle of the road in Yambol, you know the reason for it. Not a green act but a danger warning. In this case a pothole. so the tree was pot planted.

Grape Pressing in Yambol

 Ripe grapes picked and crushed then put into a presser to extract the juice to be turned into wine. This is what happens in Yambol year in year out.

The Beautiful Sunrise in Yambol

One of nature's gifts to us is the sunrise. Today up at the crack of dawn to capture this spectacular sunrise in Yambol. A pleasure many get up too late to see.

 

Zorro Was Here in Yambol

 The hero Zorro has left his mark in the morning sky in Yambol. A clear Z can be seen in the skyline on the left of Bakadzhik.

Grapes Ready for Picking in Yambol

 It has been a long summer in Yambol and at last, the waiting is rewarded in terms of grapes now being ready for picking. All turned into wine or rakia no doubt.

Bakadzhik on a Windy Day in Yambol

 It was very windy today and full cloud cover, however that doesn't distract from the beauty of the landscape leading up to Bakadzhik in Yambol.

A Banitsa in Process in Yambol

 As you can see, this is the process of making a banitsa taking place in a Yambol kitchen. Soon to be tucked in and savoured by the family there.

An Old Fashion Wine Press in Yambol

 A wine npress was found in Yambol that dates back a few generations in this particular household. As you can see it still works brilllianty and has outlived its more modern counterparts.

Yambol Honey Melon Ready to Eat

On a hot day, there is not much better than to indulge in some fresh Yambol honey melon harvested earlier in the day. They are grown in abundance in this area.

 

Ladies Fingers, Okra or Bamia in Yambol

 I used to know this vegetable as ladies fingers but better know as okra oor bamia in Bulgaria. It seems to grow well in Yambol as these were picked and baked in the oven. A tasty exotic snack.

Minced Apples Ready for Sugar and Water in Yambol

 With rakis in mind, the process of mincing apples is now ready for water and sugar to ferment out. the distillation for the final product of rakia, made in Yambol.

Apples Ripe for Rakia in Yambol

 It is the season for ripe apples and in Yambol most of them are processed for rakia which will be ready by Christmas.

Peppers to be Picked in Yambol

 Work ahead when these peppers are picked in Yambol, canned, frozen or fresh the will be thousands of recipes that include them over the year.

Sweetcorn Stored for Winter in Yambol

 Many Yambol households will be doing the same in this harvest season. Storing food for winters and today is the turn of locally produced sweetcorn.

Peppers Picked in Yambol

 It was a bountiful day when three bags of peppers that were picked in Yambol landed on my doorstep. Surplus to requirements from the Yamol grower they were gifted to me and now will be canned up for the winter.

A Casual Cat in Yambol's Stara Reka Village Centre

 On a visit to the nearest village to Yambol called Stara Reka, the centre was very calm wating at the bus stop in the centre. tena casual cat wandered by to add to the feel of a serine village life.

Fresh Figs from the Streets of Yambol

 Free figs on the streets of Yambol were seen, picked and ready for eating. This year seemingly is a good productive year for figs and plenty to go around for the folk in Yambol.

Pipe Problem Solved in Yambol

 I have lost count of the times I have seen problems solved like this pipe issue. It will remain like this for ages as it works as that pipe isn't going to move under that rock!

The Restored Drinking Fountain in Yambol

 As you can see, this newly restored drinking fountain in Yambol is gleaming and well used during this summer. Many a bottle filled in this place.

Restored Mineral Water Source in Yambol

 Having been closed down for many years, this former spa centre is now restored retaining a source of mineral water for the passing publiic in Yambol.

Vibrant Flowers in Yambol Streets

 Wherever you walk in Yambol there are vibrant flowers seen this time of year.  These are just a sample of the beauty that folk cultivate here.

Bare Brick Block Balconies in Yambol

 At first sight, you might think that these balconies are unfinished. But that doesn't bother the residents who live there quite contently. They will remain in this state indefinitely as evidence shows with many other similiar balaconies seen unfinished in Yambol. 

Matching Bars for Window Box Flowers in Yambol

 This window box full of foliage in Yambol matches the window bars that they are encased in. Looks like they are trying to escape from being caged in.

Popcorn (Seems Like) Seen on Yambol Trees

 I know they aren't popcorn but they do have a similarity. Could quite easily fool a child into believing that there are popcorn trees in Yambol.

A Simple Bench Against a Wall in Yambol

 The simple things are sometimes taken for granted. This bench against a wall is a convenient place for the elderly to relax and chat with neighbours or take a break from the walk back from the shops. You will find hundreds of places like this in Yambol.

Being Watched in Yambol

 I had the feeling of being watched as a walked along the street in Yambol. Then after looking up it was true a white cat's eyes followed me all the way when passing.

Grapes, a Common Sight in Yambol

 Almost every townhouse has grapes growing over their outbuildings. It is probably the most common sight seen in the city.

Classic House Renovation on the Outskirts of Yambol

 This seems to be a common factor in Yambol now. Taking an old classic property on the outskirts of Yambol and renovating it. Why not? It is a lovely peaceful place to live and a stone's throw distance from city centre.

Basil Out to Dry in Yambol

 No clothes hanging out to dry today as this resident has put basil out to dry. Once again the homemade produce still is so popular even in apartment block balconies.

Green Figs in Syrup in Yambol

 There is no waiting for figs to get ripe in Yambol as unripe green figs in syrup is a common practice here. They won't be ready as they need two months maturing, but what a treat they will be for Christmas.