Go Big or Go Home

Not only do Aussies seem "bigger" in general (every third bloke on the street looks like he could be a professional rugby player) but they have an intriguing love affair with "big things" as well.

Littered about the country are all kinds of huge, random, fiberglass structures the lucky traveler might happen upon.

Sort of like a much more difficult, yet rewarding version of your childhood ABC game. (Remember that one on roadtrips?)

For instance:

the big merino sheep

the big red elephant

Also seen, but not quick enough on the camera draw:

the Big Orange

the Big Clam

I plan on keeping a running record of the ones we happen upon, but here are some sneak peeks from travelers less caught by surprise (or hurried) than we:

Tickle your fancy?

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