When you visit Winslow, Arizona you have to stand on the corner.

But you also have to visit La Posada…

 

 

It’s a sprawling old place, rich with history.

 

 

Abandoned for years but now lovingly restored and brought back to life.

 

 

Southwest colors and Spanish touches abound.

 

 

Including some lovely wrought iron…

 

 

And a rusted camel.

 

 

The interior is a bit of a maze…

 

 

With arches….

 

 

Bright colors…

 

 

Elaborate entrance ways…

 

 

And room upon room….

 

 

Of antiques…

 

 

And funky art.

As well as a giant angry chicken.

 

 

Because really, what hotel is complete without one?

 

 

The owner is an artist named Tina Mion and her works are scattered throughout the hotel.

 

 

Including this mural of suicides.

Yes, you read that correctly.

Take a closer look…

 

 

Thinking this was a little odd….

I walked on.

 

 

And found these.

 

 

Death spoons!

 

 

Now you have to admit…

These beat grandma’s Florida gator and Liberty Bell spoons all to Hell!