Some Final Thoughts on Key West

Key West is truly an amazing place that everybody should visit at least once. I feel lucky to be a "Conch". This is the term given to people that are born in Key West. It comes from an old tradition that when the women of Key West gave birth, the household would put a conch shell on a post in front of the house to notify the surrounding residents. The residents of Key West are truly incredible people. They were all very nice and friendly. Any rumors you have heard of odd people are simply not true. Is Key West a resort? No it is a thriving city with schools, shops, and churches. I found that once in Key West food and other things were not priced out the ordinary ranges which is surprising for an isolated island. Here are some of the things enjoyed the most.

1. We rented an electric car and toured the island from one end to the other. This allowed us to see many things in a short amount of time.

2. Duval Street is great fun. There are so many places to stop in and cool off and the entertainment was great. Sloppy Joes, Irish Kevins, and Captain Tony's were my favorites. As for wildness, I would but Duval Street right up there with Bourbon Street in New Orleans and Beale Street in Memphis.

3. The weather is great too. It did get hot but I don't think as hot as Columbia.

4. The water is everywhere. If you are into playing in the water, Key West has it all such as Parasailing, fishing, jet skies, sailboats, snorkeling, diving, and just swimming.

5. I don't think there is a bad meal to find in Key West. The food is incredible.

My wife and I definately plan to return Key West. There are just too many more thing we want to do and see to not return. I could really see it becoming a quite common trip for us.