Big things on my road trip part II - The Big Galah - Kimba South Australia

Kimba is a small town on the Eyre Hwy and is the halfway point between Australia's east and west coasts. In addition to the sign denoting the half way mark is this 8m tall galah. He is made of steel, high tension bird wire (what ever that is), It dates to 1993.

For those of you not familiar with galahs, they are pink and grey cockatoo and is found in almost all areas of the Australian mainland.

Galah is also an Australian derogatory term for an idiot or fool. However, I don't personally know anyone who uses this term, I think it was more common in older generations.

For me the Big Galah will be another memory of my road trip.

[Jason Daniels]

I do feel like an old galah now.... I remember when this guy was built. Thanks again for the memory Megan. :)

[Mike Warren]

Cool road find. Great looking shot. Your road trip looks like fun.

[Shannon Pitton]

I remember the galah fondly from my trip through Oz, even brought home a galah magnet. Seem appropriate he's made of high tension bird wire...

[Alan Warren]

Nice pic of the big galah :) And you do know one person who calls people galahs.

[Kylie T]

great find! I love how Australia always has giant weird stuff for the tourists :)

[Anne ❀]

very cool shot and info! so great that your are on these travels and can show us the sites!

[Allison Maltese]

What an interesting thing to find on the side of the road. I am enjoying your travelogue.

[Phil]

Gracious!!

[Jennifer C]

never heard of the Big Galah, it's a beauty

[Peter de Graaff]

Didn't know of this one

[alia_801]

I didn't know there was a big galah - but I'm glad it's not as scary as the big koala! We have lots of galahs around here - they're very cute, inquisitive and pretty :)

[alia_801]

Forgot to say - great pic :)

[genevieve]

great shot, fun find.

[Shirley]

Fun shot!

[BeckyS]

big indeed! fun shot.

[cglist]

LOL! What fun!