Big Merino的40歲生日：值得慶祝的路邊停留！

古爾本（Goulburn）的大型美利奴（Big Merino）慶祝了它的第40位，成為了幾代澳大利亞路線手的硬幣，郵票和珍貴的路邊景點。

Cruising down the highway, eyes peeled for that iconic silhouette? It's gotta be the Big Merino! This colossal ram in Goulburn is turning the big 4-0, and it's more than just a roadside stop; it's an Aussie icon. From commemorative coins to nostalgic memories, the Big Merino is having a moment.

沿著高速公路巡遊，眼睛剝去了那個標誌性的輪廓？這是大美利奴比賽！古爾本（Goulburn）的這座巨大的公羊正轉彎4-0，這不僅僅是路邊的停靠站。這是一個澳大利亞圖標。從紀念硬幣到懷舊的記憶，大美利奴（Big Merino）有片刻。

A Big Thing is Born

一件大事是誕生的

Back in the '80s, the Mokany brothers had a brilliant idea: build big things to lure road trippers. The Big Merino was the first, followed by a big oyster and a big prawn. Goulburn's giant ram, standing 15 meters high and weighing nearly 100 tonnes, officially opened in 1985, quickly becoming a must-see.

早在80年代，Mokany兄弟就有一個絕妙的主意：建立大事物來吸引道路販子。大美利奴（Merino）是第一個，其次是大牡蠣和大蝦。古爾本（Goulburn）的巨型公羊（Giant Ram）高15米，重近100噸，並於1985年正式開放，迅速成為必看。

More Than Just a Photo Op

不僅僅是照片OP

For many, like Nathan Howe, the Big Merino is personal. Howe even won a competition to name the attraction, coining the name "Rambo." Now living outside of Goulburn, Howe says that seeing the Big Merino “feels like home.” It's a landmark that evokes memories and a sense of belonging. It’s even been immortalized on a coin and stamp as part of Australia Post's Aussie Big Things collection!

對於許多人來說，像內森·豪（Nathan Howe）一樣，大美利奴（Big Merino）是個人的。豪甚至贏得了命名景點的競賽，並創造了“蘭博”這個名字。現在住在古爾本（Goulburn）外面，豪（Howe）說，看到大型美利奴（Merino）“感覺就像家”。這是一個喚起回憶和歸屬感的地標。作為澳大利亞郵政的澳大利亞大事物收藏的一部分，它甚至在硬幣和郵票上不朽！

Why We Love Big Things

為什麼我們喜歡大事

There's something undeniably Australian about these oversized attractions. Australia Post research shows that half of Aussies on a road trip have stopped at a big thing. They're quirky, they're fun, and they break up those long drives. They're a chance to stretch your legs, grab a snack, and snap a photo with something truly unique.

這些超大的景點無疑是澳大利亞人。澳大利亞郵政研究表明，公路旅行中的一半澳大利亞人已經停止了一件大事。他們很古怪，很有趣，並且打破了那些長期的驅動器。他們有機會伸展雙腿，抓住小吃，並用真正獨特的東西拍攝照片。

So, What's the Future for the Big Merino?

那麼，大型美利奴的未來是什麼？

Well, I reckon it'll keep standing tall, greeting road trippers for generations to come. It's more than just a giant sheep; it's a symbol of Aussie ingenuity, a nostalgic landmark, and a reminder to embrace the quirky side of life. Next time you're on a road trip, make sure to stop by and wish Rambo a happy 40th. You might just make some memories of your own!

好吧，我認為它會保持高個子，向幾代人打招呼。這不僅僅是一隻巨型綿羊。這是澳大利亞獨創性的象徵，一種懷舊的地標，並提醒人們擁抱生活的古怪一面。下次您進行公路旅行時，請務必停下來並祝Rambo第40位快樂。您可能只會對自己的回憶！