1.Grandfather got the name alm-uncle because not only was he related to almost all the people in the village, but he also moved to the top of Alm mountain.2. the villagers thought the alm uncle was bitter and mean. 3. the uncle only fit detes discription in the begining. as the day went by he became less bitter. He grew fond of Heidi. 4. it is 25.11 mi. from maienfeld to domleschg. 5. it is very spred out and large.