Next we went to Oberammergau in southern Bavaria. This dorf was passed over by the plague and promised to hold a religious pageant every ten years. This tradition has continued since medieval times. The effect today is that it has become a tourist mecca.
Here are two wise old owls--except one is solid wood.
Many of the buildings and homes have been painted in this style.
Here is another.
Yet another.
And this is where the Oberammergau Passion play is held once every ten years.
And here is a statue of Jesus.
