Stage 6 : The australian soldier

Go up the stairs and head toward the basilica.
Here, near the fountain, you will encounter a distant country : Australia !

The australian soldier is dinstinguished by his particular hat that he wears on his head, the "Slouch Hat", which is a hat with wide brims, turned up on one side, useful for protection from the sun. This was also very practical for standing at attention with his rifle, but the australian soldier said that it was practical for kissing young french women ! Indeed, the Australian soldier had a reputation for charming perceived as men with a big heart, a sense of humor and a relaxed attitude, even in difficult situations ! 

The "Diggers" was their nickname, an affectionate term that evoked their camaraderie.

Do you know what australian soldiers nicknamed the leaning Virgin of the basilica ?

Fanny, because the Virgin reminded them of their swimming champion at the tim, Fanny Durack, ready to dive ! She would become the first autralian olympic medalist.