Wednesday 31 August 2022

Dimitar Mutafov Boxer From Yambol


Now one of Bulgaria's best boxing coaches, Dimitar Mutafov created medalists and prize-winners of the highest level. He is the head coach of BC "Aprilets" s.Bojadzhik, and he continues his hard work with young and talented boxers, who will make Bulgaria proud in the future.
 

Tuesday 30 August 2022

Bayn Baev Wrestler from Malomir, Yambol

 

Bayu Baev born in Malomir, Yambol on the 5th of January 1941 is a former wrestler who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Monday 29 August 2022

Petar Kirov Wrestling Champion from Kalchevo, Yambol


Petar Kirov is a former Greco Roman wrestler from Kalchevo, in the Yambol provinceHe is an Olympic gold winner from the games in Mexico 1968 and Munich 1972, three times champion of the World and four times champion of Europe.

Sunday 28 August 2022

Boyo Baev Wrestling Champion from Malomir, Yambol

 

Boyo Baev is from the village of Malomir. He os a four-time European champion in freestyle wrestling, winner of three silver medals from world championships and a participant in two Summer Olympic Games (1968, 1972).

Saturday 27 August 2022

Yambol Park in the Dark


 The long path that follows the River Tundzha in Yambpol Park is lit up in the dark for early walkers. Just as well saving many rolling down the bank into the river.

Friday 26 August 2022

Bridge into Yambol Park Before Sunrise


 Yambol is deserted before 6 AM yet some of the best sights are at this time before sunrise. the bridge leading into Yambol Park is a fine example lit up with solar lighting.

Thursday 25 August 2022

Pink Flower Bordered Fountain in Yambol Park


 A Never-ending cycle of beauty is found throughout the season in Yambol Park. Today, early morning before folk are up you would have seen a wonderful pink flower bordered surround encompassing the fountain.

Wednesday 24 August 2022

Pickling Gherkins in Yambol


 It is the time of the year to prepare winter food during harvesting. Today in the kitchen were the ingredients for pickling gherkins, soon to be jarred up and stored.

Tuesday 23 August 2022

Sporting Glories Remembered in Yambol Park


 This is the first of many signs showing the sporting glories in Yambol from athletes that come from the Yambol area. I will try and capture each athlete and post them here in due course.

Monday 22 August 2022

The Children Statues in Yambol Park Fountain


 Without the water running on Yambol Park's main fountain you can see the statues of three children. Not sure what they are doing, but I'm sure grateful for a shower each day in this hot summer.

Sunday 21 August 2022

New Labelled Benches in Yambol Park


 Every new bench in Yambol Park has a label attached. This tells us what team made the bench and the mandate period. This is a new system introduced this year.

Saturday 20 August 2022

Another Bed of Flowers in Yambol Park


Bring to life this area of Yambol Park is another bed of flowers that have come to bloom right now. There are at least three rounds of planting in this area each year.

Friday 19 August 2022

Timber Ready for Chopping and Storing in Yambol


 You will find many areas in Yambol this time of year where timber is laying around. It will be chopped into smaller chunks and stored for the coming winter months. Still a main source of fuel here.

Thursday 18 August 2022

A Lonely Stripped Tree in Yambol Park


 I do feel sorry for this stripped tree in Yambol park. It stands there lonely and seemingly dead after serving the park for many decades. Luckily there are many new trees planted close by.

Wednesday 17 August 2022

A List of Retailers in Yambol Retail Park


A pretty boring sight is this list of retailers in Yambol Retail Park. To many though, most of these shops ensure that Yambol keeps its swing towards the capitalist western European ways.

Tuesday 16 August 2022

Full Moon Over Yambol


 I wondered why I couldn't sleep last night. Waking up this morning I see a full moon shining over Yambol. The wolves must have been out all night.

Monday 15 August 2022

Inside One of Yambol's 'Mania' Secondhand Clothing Shops


 I hate shopping for clothes but find myself bored to tears inside on of Mania's secondhand clothing shops. Once you've seen one, then you've seen them all, unless you are a woman! Yawn!

Sunday 14 August 2022

Betting Establishments Swarming Yambol


 As always when the times are tough, people tend to gamble more and the rise of betting establishments in Yambol is unfounded. This is another recent addition to the monopolising of prime sites to be accessed by some gullible public mugs.

Saturday 13 August 2022

Covid Related Graffiti in Yambol


 Some graffiti artists have taken the time to draw some covid-related artwork on a wall in the centre of Yambol. I find it quite appropriate.

Friday 12 August 2022

A New Door in Yambol - Why?


 I have no idea why this new door was installed in Yambol. It leads to a solid brick wall!

Thursday 11 August 2022

A New Seating Area in Yambol Centre


 this new mayor we have had over the last three years is transforming Yambol into a beautiful place. Another example of a new seating area in the centre which used to be a pit!

Wednesday 10 August 2022

New Walkway Path Complete in Yambol Centre


 After what seemed like years the walkway has now been completed and free of JCBs, dust and commotion. What a pleasure to walk up this path now under the lindon trees.

Tuesday 9 August 2022

Hot Spot now a Cold Spot in Yambol


 This fashion outlet called Hot Spot is now a cold spot after it has closed down. That's what happens in the fashion world!

Monday 8 August 2022

Restaurant Yambol A Great Eating Place in Yambol


 We used to eat in Restaurant Yambol before they gave it the name and modernised it. A great place to eat then but I don't know whether it still lives up to that standard now. 

Sunday 7 August 2022

Recently Mounted Vasil Levski Bust in Yambol


 Vasil Levski is the greatest Bulgarian in the history of the country. There is a recently mounted bust of him mounted in the centre of Yambol for all to be reminded.

Saturday 6 August 2022

Probably the Biggest Apartment Block in Yambol


 Just south of the town centre you will find probably the biggest apartment block in Yambol. Great views from the top can be seen as I have found out in recent times.

Friday 5 August 2022

A Little Praying Place in Yambol Retail Park


 You will find this little praying place in Yambol Retail Park. I used it today to pray that I never have to come to this retail park again as it bores me numb with mainly materialist fashion goods. 

Thursday 4 August 2022

35 C In Yambol Today


 It was 35 C in Yambol today as shown over this window/door double-glazing store. It has been that way for the last few weeks without a break.

Wednesday 3 August 2022

A Simple Bench in Yambol


 There are hundreds of different styled benches throughout Yambol, this one is simple and smart giving good ventilation in the summer with the slatted wood seating areas.

Tuesday 2 August 2022

Probably The Most Boring Picture in Yambol


 The sight of the car park in Yambol's Retail Park is probably the most boring picture you can get in Yambol. Yawn!!!

Monday 1 August 2022

Brand New Benches Installed in Yambol City Park


 It was noticed today that there have been multiple new benches installed in Yambol City Park. Much better than the previous versions and should last many years to come.

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