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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

An Impressive Angel in Yambol Cemetery

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

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.

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.

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.

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.