When I was in Scottsdale last Friday, I spotted this tree in front of the Drunken Monk restaurant. I had to snap a photo. I believe it might be a mesquite tree. Mesquite trees sometimes get pretty gnarled.
Behind the restaurant, there is a "secret" passageway that used to lead to hidden bar. It was a popular place that served some 700 wines and offered weekend jazz artists. Finding the place down this secret passage always added a bit of mystery to the evening.
It is all quiet back there now but I did see a grape vine growing against the wall and an exotic bird sculpture.
I still think that the star of this little adventure is that twisted tree in the first photo.
That is one spectacular tree.
ReplyDeleteA funny tree, almost a piece of modern art!
ReplyDeleteThanks to the tree, the first thing that popped into my mind was Chubby Checker singing "Let's Twist Again".
ReplyDeleteNeat place, nice tree
ReplyDeleteLove the tree, Sharon.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great tree! It looks like it's been twisted up by a tornado. Or a giant stirring spoon!
ReplyDeleteThe mesquite trees are fascinating. Of course I would have allergies around them, wicked allergies , as wicked as the tree is bent! Great photo !
ReplyDeleteI like that tree, it's like it's got a mind and shape of it's own.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent tree!
ReplyDeleteQuite an unusual tree.
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