From the day he died until his burial on April 18th, Poland was enraptured with mourning ceremonies. In the end the Kaczynskis were entombed at Wawel Castle, where kings and national heroes have been traditionally buried. No other modern figure lies in its catacombs. This decision went largely uncontested aside from a few protests.
Strangely, as I went around to different memorials I noticed very few tears or obvious grief. The atmosphere was respectful, but from my experience Polish culture seems reserved in daily life relative to other cultures. Without prior knowledge, a tourist may have thought he was approaching a cultural festival in the center of Krakow.
