Thursday 30 June 2022

A Simple Gate Entrance in Yambol


 This is typical of many gate entrances in Yambol. The brick surround compliments the grey and red colour combinations.

Wednesday 29 June 2022

Cobblestone Jigsaw Puzzle on a Yambol Street


 It will be someone's job to solve this cobblestone jigsaw puzzle seen today on a Yambol street. Small road repairs such as this are common and there is no rush to get them done.

Tuesday 28 June 2022

Coca-Cola Always in Your Face in Yambol


 Wherever you go in the world, including Yambol, Coca-Cola advertising will be at the forefront in your face. 

Monday 27 June 2022

Plums for the Picking in Yambol


 At a perfect height for picking, these plums are tempting passers-by with their presence. Yambol has many such instances of free food in the streets and plenty to go around.

Sunday 26 June 2022

Basil Seedlings in Yambol


 Healthy basil seedlings were seen in Yambol growing on a window sill. It won't be long before those are cut and placed on tomatoes and sirene.

Saturday 25 June 2022

A Temporary Taxi Rank in Yambol

Whilst major road modernisation is going on in the high street in Yambol. they had to relocate the taxi rank to a side street. This is temporary which is just as well as it clogs up the road during busy times.
 

Friday 24 June 2022

This is Not The Kabile Hotel in Yambol


 You may think that you are seeing the Kabile Hotel looking across at the row of shops. But it is not. the Kabile Hotel sign is an optical illusion as the hotel is set back well behind this row.

Thursday 23 June 2022

Octagonal Roof Structure on Yambol's Old Bus Station Bazaar


 Every time I see this I have to look up and study the structure of this roof which is octagonal. It has lasted many years and has many more to come.

Wednesday 22 June 2022

A Quaint Detached Flower Shop in Yambol




 Standing alone detached from other shops is this quaint flower shop. It has been here for many years. It does very good business, surprising considering it is so close to the Bazaar with cheaper floral goods.

Tuesday 21 June 2022

The Main Entrance to Yambol's Polyclinic


 This is the main entrance to Yambol's Polyclinic. It is a busy place with sick people going in and out each day. Luckily my visits there have been rare until now over the years.

Monday 20 June 2022

Traditional Age-Old Brooms and Brushes For Sale in Yambol


 This is a favourite place to sell the age-old traditional brooms and brushes in Yambol. These tried and rested cleaning instruments work far better than the modern equivalent.

Sunday 19 June 2022

A Grapevine on the 4th Floor of an Apartment in Yambol


 I was quite taken back to see a grapevine on the 4th floor of an apartment in Yambol on their balcony.  If you look closely you might discoer that it is dead.

Saturday 18 June 2022

A New Fountain Outside Yambol's Polyclinic


 On a recent visit to Yambol's Polyclinic, I was surprised to see a new fountain had been installed. There is a heron at the main feature, well it is a water-loving bird.

Friday 17 June 2022

Another German Import in Yambol - A Van




 There are many goods that are imported from German in Yambol. Today parked outside the Old Bus Station Bazaar another import was seen - A van. I have seen this particular van many times over the last few years.  

Thursday 16 June 2022

Linden Trees in Bloom in Yambol


 Yambol is filled with the scent of linden trees which come out in bloom in June. It is overpowering! These blooms are picked, dried and tea is made from them.

Wednesday 15 June 2022

Yambol Park Fountain Early Morning


 Early morning is the best time to visit Yambol park. The sun is low and in this picture, it shines through the fountain water giving it a sparkle.

Tuesday 14 June 2022

Making Green Walnut Liquor in Yambol


 Not that popular in Yambol, but this home is one that is. Green walnuts, rakia and sugar combine to make a delicious black liquor, It is called nocino in Italy.

Monday 13 June 2022

A Quiet Place to Sit in Yambol Cemetery


 If ever there was the need to sit in a quiet place to reflect, the perfect location would be in Yambol Cemetery. There is even a drinking station for convenience.

Sunday 12 June 2022

Edilble Mushrooms in Yambol Park


 Not many people know that these mushrooms are edible, which is why they are still there not picked. Found in Yambol park for the first time I moght add.

Saturday 11 June 2022

The Watering Hole in Yambol




 After a long walk in Yambol park, just outside the entrance is the watering hole. A welcoming drink of fresh cold water runs through under the watchful eyes of Yambol's Diana, The Hunting Goddess.

Friday 10 June 2022

The Favourite Bench in Yambol


 Of all the [lace to sit and relax, this is probably the favourite bench to sit on in Yambol. Situated in Yambol park you can see why.

Thursday 9 June 2022

More Roses in Yambol Park


 This time of the year you just can't get away from roses. In Yambol Park there is more than anywhere else in Yambol, you can't ignore them.

Wednesday 8 June 2022

Disused Watering Point in Yambol Train Station


 This must have been working sometime in the past and a welcome sight in the summer with the blistering heat Yambol experiences. Today it is disused sitting in Yambol Train Station, Shame!

Tuesday 7 June 2022

The Fountain in Yambol Park


The statues have turned green and the water in the pool now has fish in it. This is the state of the fountain in Yambol Park now. It is just as attractive as always.

Monday 6 June 2022

A Water Station in Yambol Cemetery


 After tidying up graves and left with muddy hands, this water station in Yambol cemetery is more than useful.

Sunday 5 June 2022

An Impressive Angel in Yambol Cemetery


 This angel just stands out from the crowds of graves seen in Yambol cemetery.

Saturday 4 June 2022

Route to Platforms 2and 3 in Yambol Train Station


 There is no other choice other than to cross over the railway lines to get to platforms 2 and three in Yambol Train Station. Both of which serve Burgas and Sofia respectively.

Friday 3 June 2022

The Bell that Tolls Bad News in Yambol


 Every time a person is giving a funeral service this bell tolls to tell those around. Not pleasant hearing in Yambol if you know the reason.

Thursday 2 June 2022

A Beautiful Place to Sit in Yambol


 Of all the beautiful p;ace to sit in Yambol, this has to be one of the favourties. Placed in Yambol Park surrounded by roses and looking over the little lakes with more roses in the foreground.

Wednesday 1 June 2022

Remembering the Dead in Yambol


 Outside the cemetery in Yambol by the bus stop, you will find hundreds of posters remembering the dead. They are usually renewed each year so not many seen are old and faded. 

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