Homemade Flame Grilled Peppers on Yambol Streets

This man flame grilling locally grown peppers is a common sight this time of year in Yambol. A very simple and rewarding affair where the food is prepared for Winter feasts in the extreme cold weather experienced here. It goes without saying that we did the same thing this week.

Local, National and European Flags Flying in Yambol

In Yambol, especially in the city Centre area you will often see three flags flying. On for Yambol, Bulgarian and the EU. There can be found just outside the Municipal Offices by the beautiful fountains.

Rust On Yambol's City Centre Paving Showpiece

Having seen workers repairing Yambol's City Centre Paving, they misses a bit shown in this picture taken this week. Their job was to paint over the rust with more white based cement to hid the stains. I'm sure they will return to cover the bits they missed soon 

Old Agfa Foto Sign Still Up In Yambol

This Yambol photographic shops has been here for at least 12 years with the same AGFA FOTO sign up throughout. Most of the business is digital now, but the outside facade gives a step back in time to the days of having to wait days for the film to be processed. I do miss the excitement of waiting to fthe results.

Repairing Yambol's City Centre Paving

This week Yambol saw workmen repairing Yambol's City Centre paving. There we multiple areas of the paving where rust had come through the white cement leaving an unsightly brown/orange markers in the white finish. this of course will re-appear next year and the work holding these stains will start again.

Christmas Decorations Still Up At Yambol's Municipal Offices

Passing by Yambol's Municipal Offices I noticed that the Christmas decorations are still up. We all know they don't light up this time of the years, but all ready for the Christmas celebrations in three months time.

Yambol's Women in 1931

Dated back to 1931, this group of female statues stand proud in the centre of Yambol's City Park. There is no information why it is there from people  here I have asked and no inscriptions on the statues. Guess it doesn't need explaining as the image speaks volumes.

Yambol's Tundzha River Covered With Duckweed

A picture of the River Tundzha under a swamp of duckweed. this happens every year after warm weather. It puts people off from fishing albeit many fish under the greenery.

A Romantic Seating Area in Yambol City Park

The is no better setting to rest your weary legs on this romantic seating area in Yambol City Park. With roses surrounding you who can forgive the opportunity for romance?

Abstract Sculpture in Yambol City Park

Yambol City Park has many interesting thing to see, this abstract sculpture is one of them. You may think by looking at the picture that it is made of wood. It isn't but a strong plastic resin so there will be no decay over the years.

A Yambol Currency Exchange Bureau

One of Yambol's tucked away currency exchange bureaus sits in the semi basement just short walk from the City centre. I used to use this regularly on trip to Bulgaria, but no need now I'm living here again. As you can see the pound is at a very low rate again the leva. they say this is normal int he summer and turns around when the winter arrives.

Inside Yambol's Battle of Glory Museum

This picture was taken inside Yambol's Battle of Glory Museum where it give information and artifacts of Bulgaria's war torn history. If you ever get to visit this museum there is a very helpful woman manager who will take you around the whole site and explain everything you see in great detail.

Yambol's City Park Water Fountain

Yambol's City Park Water Fountain, it the focal point on the path leading up to the Tennis Courts. The picture shows a very relaxed area with countless benches with people resting and taking in the views and sounds. The is an abundance of wildlife that use this area as well, most frequenting at night when the Yambolians are in bed. 

A Panther Tank in Yambol's War Museum

Used during the Second World War primarily to counter the Soviets between 1943-1945, this Panther Tank stands outside Yambol's War Museum (Museum of Battle Glory) complex. This is in very good condition unlike many other relics on the site.

Watering Yambol's Tennis Club Courts

This is a daily process during the dry summer. Watering Yambol's Tennis Courts with sprinklers, however I do on occasion see a man with a hose doing the same thing.  Guess he's sipping a beer  out of the sun today.

Into Yambol's City Park With An Ice Cream

Just before you enter Yambol's City Park on the south side over the bridge, there is an ice cream stall. What better way to enjoy a walk in the park on a hot summer day with an ice cream to hand.

Yambol's Towering Tundzha Hotel

Just alongside Yambol's Tundzha River rises up the towering Tundzha Hotel. This dominates the landscape but always give s a sense of where you are in Yambol using it as an obvious landmark. Never stayed at the place, but an ideal place for visiting guests being so central

The Daily Coach Trip from Yambol to Sofia

Every day there are coach trips to Sofia from Yambol. I caught this one just about to leave on a sunny afternoon. Having taken a ride myself, it is a very comfortable journey, but I couldn't wait to get back from the hustle and bustle of Sofia.

Deserted House in Yambol? - No

This unique house looks deserted, even close up, but there are residents inside, you can just see their washing hanging out on the first floor on the right of the building. It is just begging to be modernised, but how without funds? 

A Yambol Gymnastic Apparatus

I see many of these metal constructions outside apartment blocks in Yambol. At first I though they were for hanging out washing, but never say any clothing hanging there. It wasn't until I saw Yambol folk, (predominantly young and middle-aged men) doing pull ups as part of a morning or evening exercise work out.