Maybe it's the snow flakes coming down, but I suddenly began to reminisce about this hot springs in Safford, Arizona, where I went two years ago. Not only was there thick slime in the goldfish pond, but the cement baths that held the springs had roaches running around them.
The gift shop proffered up painted goddess cards by the owner's sister and we were offered the choice between a tiny, windowless cabin, or an ancient tipi to sleep in.
For 35 bucks a night, which included as much tub as you wanted ("where nature's waters bless and caress"), in the middle of nowhere in southern Arizona, we chose the tipi. Needless to say, it was a great time.


The Roman Themed Tub (no roaches)


(Not as big as it looks)