Head Office of the Electric Power Provider EVN in Yambol

 Situated on the bank of the River Tundzha, this is the head office of the electric power supplier in Yambol. Not too popular right now with a continuous hike in prices.

Brand New Apartment Complex in Yambol

 It has been around five years for this apartment complex from start to finish, It is now the newest in Yambol currently.

Fridge Magnets Are Popular in Yambol

 Bulgarians love to travel and when they get back there is usually a fridge magnet purchased to place on their fridges. Very popular in Yambol not least because they are a cheap souvenir..

Homebrewing Seen in Yambol

 It was a surprise to see that homebrewing was taking place in Yambol. Usually, it is homemade wine and rakia as access to beer ingredients here has to be imported and expensive.

Yambol Rakia in a Yambol Rakia Glass

 These rakia glasses with Yambol grape rakia inscribed on the side used to be given away free with each bottle of rakia. Not seen that for a few years so the glass is old stock.

Burgerpoint Serving Fast Food in Yambol

 No matter how much fast food is bad for you, the popularity remains in Yambol from Burgerpoint servicing just that.

Women During WWII Standing Proud in Yambol

 Despite all that goes on in the world, this statue stands proud in Yambol to remind us all of the part women played in WWII.

Entrance to the Grounds of St George's Church in Yambol

 This is the entrance to St. George's Church in Yambol. It is a mighty facade to such a humble place where peace can be found.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie in Yambol

 After a hard day of chasing cyclists in Yambol, these dogs are totally knackered! Wise to just walk past and not disturb them in essence let sleeping dogs lie.

A Picturesque Horizon Late Afternoon in Yambol

This was taken well before sunset albeit late afternoon where usually the most picturesque pictures are taken of sinking sun horizons.

The Entrance Tower of St George's Church in Yambol

 

A dominating feature of this part of Yambol is the entrance tower of St. George's church. It can be seen for miles around situated in this humble part of Yambol.

A Former Food Store in Yambol

 This is a former food store in Yambol. It hasn't traded for many years and no hope in the future rekindling trade, not least as it is near big supermarrkets.

A House Built in 1929 in Yambol

There is no doubt that this house was built in 1929 in Yambol. Soon to celebrate 100 years of standing.

 

Rubble in Yambol

Old buildings are being demolished at an alarming rate in Yambol. Here is an example of one such instance. No doubt the rubble will disappear over time before the land is developed with modern buildings. 

Thyme in Good Form Approaching Spring in Yambol

Having taken regular pickings throughout winter this bed of thyme is still in good form approaching spring in Yambol.

 

Parsley Surviving the Winter in Yambol

 Even with temperatures down to -8 C this winter outside on a balcony in Yambol, this parsley survived and should give some fresh crops when spring arrives. 

Tree Surrounded by Cobblestones in Yambol

Cobblestones that once lay in the road are not surrounding a tree in Yambol. Not sure what benefit they are to the tree, but they look nice laid out in a circle.

 

A Pint of English John Smiths Bitter in Yambol

 this reminds me of a previous life in the UK seeing this pint of English John Smith Bitter poured and tasted in Yambol. Needs a packet of Walkers crisps to accompany it.

Roses Bottled Until Spring in Yambol

 Some love and care seen here in Yambol with roses covered with bottles until spring. The rewards will be frost-protected buds set to bloom in warmer weather.

Christmas Plant Still Thriving in Yambol

 A plant for Christmas is still thriving in Yambol. Usually every year a few weeks after Christmas it wilts and and dies.

Overcast and Windy in Yambol Today

 Days like this seem rare in Yambol. I can't remember the last time it was overcast and windy here. cloudy skies still gives a glint of artists' delight to paint.

Last of the Snow in Yambol Central Park

 The snow has remained in Yambol over the past few days, but it is nearing the end as seen in Yambol Central Park today.

Evening Skyline From a Yambol Apartment

 A picturesque evening skyline seen from a Yambol apartment and with a red sky at night tomorrow should bring about a sunny day as the saying goes.

The Ugliest Snowman in Yambol

 

With the small amount of snow that fell in Yambol and the thaw now set in, this snowman has to be the ugliest I 've seen since coming to Yambol.

Snow Arrives in Yambol

 After being warned of a code orange for snow it finally arrived in Yambol. It all was a bit of an anti-climax considering how little fell.

Old Traffic Police Lookout still Standing in Yambol

 This old traffic police lookout post hasn't been used for decades yet still stands with its ladder intact. This isn't the only one to be found in Yambol.

Snowdrops without Snow in Yambol

 

It was forecast snow today but hadn't arrived when taking this picture of snowdrops without snow obviously.

Sunrise Before the Rain in Yambol

 IKt is 7:30 and the sun has just risen in Yambol. This was only moment s before it started to rain with snow forecast tomorrow.