A little about our accommodation - It is the oldest original settler's cottage/home in North Adelaide and was built in 1849. It has been renovated and updated yet still retains much of its original layout and features heritage designs including windows, open fireplaces and polished floorboards. It it a very unique place and we found it very comfortable for us and a perfect location with cafes, restaurants and a supermarket a short stroll away and we really enjoyed our time here and would certainly love to return. So we packed up and was joined by Bo for our last day in Adelaide for a excursion up to the Mount Lofty Summit which is the peak of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide Hills and provides a spectacular panoramic view across Adelaide's skyline out to the coast. The peak rises |
On our journey home we stopped at a curious spot on the Sturt Highway that has become known as The Teddy Bear Fence near Truro, South Australia. We have passed this several times in our trips to and from Adelaide but never stopped to check it out.
Upon googling when I got home, it appears that a gentleman by the name of David Strugnell who lived in the area (according to his Facebook post on September 17, 2016) provides the reason for The Teddy Bear Fence and this is what he typed -
"The toys on the fence near Truro are there because a monkey was put on the post waving to motorist. we passed it daily with our grandchildren. However it upset our 2 year old granddaughter ( now 3) as the monkey had no mum, dad, brother, or friends, so we put up some other toys so he would not be lonely. Other people soon joined in and it thrills our grandchildren to see new toys on the fence as we pass. Many of the toys have kindly been donated by Community Helpers Furniture Warehouse. they were toys that were damaged and not saleable. I hope this clears up the mystery of the toy fence"
Interesting! Overall a great trip to Adelaide. Stay tuned for more adventures soon!