Block 42 In Yambol

Block 42 is picture here today and what a neat and well looked after block it is. Strange how so many blocks have theri own character marked on them through design and caring from the residents. Only a couple of cars there, how many will be there in 5 years time?

A Netted Car Sales Business In Yambol

Across the Yambol road and over the puddle is a car sales business all under netting. A sensible idea as it happens. Not only protection from the strong sun, rain and hailstones, but from the massives of birds that leave their messages from above. A wise investment in view of this but not for the Gypsy car cleaners who are made redundant as a result.

A Closer Look At A New Tree Planted In Yambol

Just bear in mind that this newly planted tree is on a public street and no permission granted. It is with such care and attnetion that the circular cemetented base was formed and painted. There is no fear of vandalism to the structure or the tree although there might be a knock from cars parked on pavements occassionally.

A Yambol Apple Tree To Brighten This Up

In the midst of bent railings, dustbins, cars and a concrete environment is an apple tree that bears apples! Such a uplifting sight in this residential area. I don't think many are aware of the apple tree there and I wonder who will pick and eat the apples and whether they will stay (i.e. remain unpicked) on the tree until they are ripe enough to eat.

A New Tree Planted In Yambol

Last year in the same spot a tree was planted in a crack in the pavement in Yambol. It didn't survive as cars parked on the pavement knocked it over. This year there has been another new tree planted but with a permanent cemented brick surround creating an obstacle for pavement car parkers this year. It remains to see whether this one survive the murdering cars. 

Brand New Yambol Pavement Barriers

The habit for Bulgarian driver to park on the pavement is always going to happen. There is however a trend for new businesses to put up pavement barriers to stop this happening. I think the paint is still wet on these ones, which you can't fail to miss with the colour choice. It will be interesting to see whether they are still in one piece after a few weeks. The snow still isn't quite thawed yet either.

Fuel Prices In Yambol Right Now

This is the current price of car fuel in Yambol right now. Much as I hate cars with the pollution and dangers they bring no matter how high fuel prices rise, it will still be purchased and cars still being used in many cases unnecessarily. Traffic in Yambol is unprecedented compared to four or five years ago and the amount of pollution has dramatically increased with it. I need to wash my hair daily living in Yambol with petrol and diesel fumes about town. That never used to be the case when I first moved here.

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If you want ot convert the BG Leva is around $1.50 or 1.96 Euros

Bad Parking Habits In Yambol - Even Wheelbarrows

Bulgarians are well known for their bad parking habits. Not just Yambol, but everywhere you go in Bulgaria you see cars parked on pavements without a thought for pedestrains. Today the same manner was shown for a badly parked wheelbarrow. I had to laugh as I saw it lying there in the street. Some things never change.

A Classic Moskovitch - With Racing Stripes?

I generally don't like cars, but they are a fact of life in this modern world. What I do find interesting are the old Ladas and Moskovitch cars imported from Russia. Many of these cars are 20, 30 or even 40 years or older and still running, just. they are the workhorses on Bulgarian roads and outclass all other modern vehicles in personality. This classic Moskovitch has racing stripes or is the tape there to hold the bonnet together? Whatever the reason, this car is still working and runs although there is a brick behind th back wheel so the handbrake doesn't work. The number plate is brand new so it got through the 'tough' ministry of transport test somehow.

Ready, Steady Go!

In the boulevard area of Yambol City centre it is a sure sign of warmer weather when you see the battery powered kids cars ready for action. Loads of children, many toddlers train on these and have lots of practice to potentially becoming crazy Bulgarian drivers. If you are a pedestrian, you have to be on the lookout otherwise you'll be knocked over. Luckily though, these vehicles make quite a lot of noise with their whining and hard plastic wheels so you can hear them coming

Traffic Control Tower

This traffic control tower in by the junction for the main Sliven road leading into Yambol Centre. All the time I've been here I have never seen it manned. It has recently had a new coat of paint, so it must be in the Yambol Transport Division plans. With the massive increase in traffic in Yambol I'm sure it will have some use soon.