Friday was our last day in Kraków.  It is such a delightful city; and it probably isn’t high on the list for most travelers’ itineraries;  it should be.   It was our day of wandering.  After days of sightseeing, sometimes we just need to meander around.  We strolled by one of the squares around 10 AM and were surprised to see a number of guys at bars downing beers.  As we wandered further, we began to see a few people in various costumes.  Down the street, we stopped to listen to a high school band, decked out in pajamas no less!  Interestingly, all the songs they were playing were U.S. songs.  Then, came more crazy costumes toward us.  There were masses of girls & guys in costumes, drinking beer and cheering everyone on.   We heard loud concert music nearby and there were hundreds of students dancing up a storm to the music of a young singer.  Apparently, it was an annual “holiday” for students.  We inquired about the holiday; but, we could only conclude that it was a day off to celebrate with no studies.   The occasional rain dampened the excitement but there was still lots of celebrating and singing going on.

 
Kraków has over 120,000 college students in the area.  Althought there is a real college-town vibe in Krakow, it is a totally charming town preserved in rich history.  In Krakow, we could walk almost anywhere; and, there is a great range of bars, restaurants and things to explore throughout the city.  We love it for that reason.   Now, we fly to Budapest on Saturday.