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I had arrived into Cesky Krumlov just after sunset and enjoyed an evening of walking through the quiet labyrinthine streets lit beautifully by old street lights and a full moon. I had come to this city because I heard that it was a "secret" place that most tourists don't reach. Unfortunately, I learned quickly that backpackers do reach it... and in the hundreds.

The small town with a population of 5,000 has about 10 hostels!

However, I didn't see too many other backpackers on the streets. In fact, I only saw about 5 people on my hour meander through the cobblestone roads and over the bridges.

But it was a different story back at the hostel. Tired from a long day, I got into bed at about 9pm. The room I was in had backpacks, shoes, jackets and clothes slung over every bed but mine - but I was the only one in the room. But as the night turned into early morning, drunk, clumsy and rude travelers would stumble into the room, turn on the light, and make as much noise as they can before passing out on their bed. One guy came in at 4 in the morning singing some slurred song he must have heard at one of the many bars in town. I decided there in bed that only one night in this city was enough for me.

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