Billa in Yambol

 Billa supermarket in Yambo as seen from the main Yambol-Sliven road. Good to see that it is hidden by greenery and surrounded by grassed areas. 

The River Tundzha Looking North in Yambol

The deserted River Tundzha looking North in Yambol paints an isolated area being a couple of kilometres from the city centre.

Yambol's Bull

 I have picked the biggest, loudest and most aggressive bull from a choice of four in Yambol. this can be seen as you drive past it on the main dual-carriageway road in the south of the city.

A Stand-Alone Apartment Block in Yambol

 Situated on the southwest outskirts of Yambol is this stand-alone apartment block. It is very exposed to the elements and must be very cold in the winter. However, it does have great views on the higher floors over the Thracian contryside.

A Tortoise in Yambol Park

 There are many wild tortoises to be found in Yambol and Bulgaria, but this one ain't going anywhere as it is a man-made work of art for children to play with in Yambol Park,

A Bear Found in Yambol Park

 A new statue has appeared in Yambol Park recently. Namely, a black bear looking quite minute but fearsome.

Homemade Craft Guinness Beer Made in Yambol

 Craft beer is getting more popular in Bulgaria so it was no real surprise to see a batch of craft beer being made in Yambol. Black beer represents the stout family or more familiar Guinness style. 

A Harbour in Yambol's River Tundzha

 There are no customers on the rowing and paddle boat today as Yambol was hit by storms last night. The harbour on Yambol's river Tundzha looks to have survived the severe winds and heavy rain.

A Sunny Meeting Point in Yambol

 If you want to meet friends or family in Yambol, there is no better place than this sunny meeting point in Yambol Park. It is only five minutes walk from the centre of Yambol.

Padlocks Hanging in Public Places in Yambol

 This was a fashion of protest many years ago, yet still seems to be in favour by some. Padlocks hanging in public places still remains an ongoing activity in Yambol.

Big Brother in Yambol

 Mostly gone unnoticed by the passing public is Big Brother watching over everyone. This is placed above the main gates entering Yambol Park.

School Refurbuished in Yambol

 It is good to see that this old school that was in disrepair for many years has been refurbished and should be ready for educating children in due course.

False Autumn in Yambol

 With leaves being collected by the road sweepers and bagged up, it is clearly false autumn caused by global warming in Yambol right now in early September. Thank you, humans!

Tulips in September in Yambol

 It is very unusual to see blooming tulips in September in Yambol. However, the blooms can last a lifetime if pressed and dried out during the summer months - which is what you see here.

Religious Artifact in a Yambol Home

 Seen on a recent visit to a friend's house in Yambol was a religious artifact where they say a little prayer each day before work.

A Sunday Banitsa in Yambol

 In many homes in Yambol, the Sunday breakfast is a freshly baked banitsa. This one will last at least three sets of breakfasts with only two in the household

Missing Yambol Sportsperson

 The last poster of the long line of Yambol sportspersons is missing for some unknown reason. It remains to be seen whether it is put back one day in the future.

Stanka Zlateva Hristova Wrestler from Krushare near Yambol

 Stanka Zlateva Hristova was born on the 1st March 1983 in Krushare, Sliven Province) is a retired female Bulgarian freestyle wrestler. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, winning silver medals in the latter two events. She was named World Female Wrestler of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year in 2007, 2010, and 2011.

Valkana Tosheva Weightlifter from Yambol

Valkana Tosheva was born in Yambol and was a successful weightlifter. She now works in Yambol Weightlifting club training and coaching graduates to further medla winning Bulgarians.

Totka Nikolaeva Petrova Yambol 800 metre Runner

Totka Nikolaeva Petrova born in Yambol on the 17 December 1956 is a retired female middle distance runner who represented Bulgaria in the 1970s and the early 1980s. She specialized in the 800.

 

Yordan Atanasov Athletics Coach from Yambol

Born on August 19, 1940, in the village of Karavelovo near Yambol. Jordan moved to Yambol with his family at the age of 12. He became one of the world's greatest sporting coaches during his life.

Boyanka Angelova Acrobat from Yambol

Boyanka Angelova (12.10.1966, Yambol) is a five-time world champion in acrobatics from Poznan, 1980; London, 1982 (mixed doubles); Antwerp, 1988; Duisburg, 1990 and Rennes, 1992 (three women).

Margarita Mollova Acrobat from Elhovo

 Margarita Mollova born on 21.01.1964 in Elhovo was the winner of the world cup in sports acrobatics in 1977, world champion in 1978, and European champion in 1979.

Dimitar Minchev Acrobat from Yambol

Dimitar Minchev (April 12, 1952, Stroyno village, Yambolsko) is a three-time world champion in acrobatics (mixed pairs) from Sofia, 1978, Poznan, 1980, and London, 1982.

Minchev was declared the best acrobat in the world on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the International Federation. He is a four-time world champion and a three-time European champion who won two gold medals in the World Cup. He brought Bulgaria a total of 13 gold and 14 silver medals from world and European championships.

Dimitar Plochev Acrobat From Yambol

 Dimitar Plochev is now an acrobatics coach since 1977 and won 58 medals for Yambol, 53 of which were gold. He has created a galaxy of national, European, and world champions in acrobatics. He was born on May 28, 1946, in Yambol. Graduated from TFS "Vasil Levski-Plovdiv" and VIF "Georgi Dimitrov" coaching school.

Currently retired. Widower, father of two children.

Ivan Krastev Wrestler From Near Yambl

Ivan Krastev (Иван Кръстев) was born on 29 April 1946) is a Bulgarian former wrestler who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He comes from Nova Zagora.

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.

 

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.

Petar Kirov Wrestling Champion from Kalchevo, Yambol

Petar Kirov is a former Greco Roman wrestler from Kalchevo, in the Yambol province. He 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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.