Aussie Oddities

In general, Australians are somewhat irreverent and usually humorous. Things are commonly looked at with tongue in cheek, and frequently with a little casual raciness. There is also a preoccupation with Big Things. These are normally local icons, with a visitor center/ souvenir shop attached. This is the Big Pineapple, in Nambour, just inland from the Sunshine Coast. The noble edifice is perhaps 10 meters tall, counting the stem.

I found this van in the car park at Noosa National Park today. It's a rental, obviously from a company with a sense of humor.

There are a great many people in Noosa who are in good shape. The locals tend to be young, athletic professional types; sports opportunities are endless: and the weather is conducive to outdoor activity. In fact, last weekend was the Noosa Triathlon; I always seem to be in town for the event. Even the dogs are fit, I reckon!