Maria Alm's church is 500 this year. The celebrations began in earnest on Sunday in the usual manner, with whips, horses, music and marching. Then the Gemeinde (local council) performed the miracle of the feeding of the 500 (not quite 5000) and provided, free of charge, unlimited food and drink, from late morning through to late night, to the village community and any one else who cared to join in. The supply of beer, schnitzels and cake was apparently endless.
