In Australia there are random "Big" things to visit. Like a "Big Koala" and a "Big Lobster". Yes, large creatures erected for no other purpose except there are so many wide, empty expanses in Australia, that any passerby would most certainly stop at the "Big Lobster" for a meal, and maybe even purchase souveneirs. Imagine, nothing for miles, and then all of a sudden on a long flat stretch of nothingness you come across a giant lobster. Australians are a funny sort - Bill Bryson describes them as an interesting mix of America and Britain. American like laid-back ness, only they play cricket and drink tea, and have statues of Queen Victoria. I'm learning a multitude of Australian factoids from Bill Bryson's travel writing. It's fun to learn about a place in the narrative form...the engaging stories leave a distinct impression, which seems to be reflected in my retention rate. He tells of historical facts, personal encounters, and the land..not to mention the massive array of creatures inhabiting the arrid landscape. I like that he gets into the nuts and bolts of what makes Australia - including a bit of everything, because they have things considerably more dangerous than the well known crocodile. Australia has a phenomenal amount of deadly creatures inhabiting it...included the Inland Taipan Snake - believed to be the most toxic of all snakes (one bite delivers enough venom to kill 100 people). They also are home to one of the most poisonous spiders (the funnel web). And though Australia is a mecca for dangerous and venomous creatures, it's more a badge of honor than a fear. Crazy. I'd definately like to check this place out for myself.
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