Ghostly Travel Review: Hemingway's House in Key West

I don't live far from the Keys and Key West and have been fortunate to have spent quite some time down there....One of the best times to be in the Conch Republic, (as they like to be called), is during Halloween season...the celebrations of Fun Fest are in full bloom and the decorations can be quite elaborate all over town intermingled with Palm trees, colorful Bougainvillea and other lush tropical foliage, it can be quite a sight!

One thing about Key West that many don't know is that there are quite a few legends of Haunting's in some local places some famous, some not so famous...but the most legendary one of all is also is one of my favorite haunts to visit...
The Hemingway House and Museum.

My fascination with Hemingway goes way back to the days when I first read a few of his most famous books, then, on my first visit to down to Key West, I just had to go see the house where he spent so much of his time and wrote so many of his novels...I also found myself following in his footsteps when I was in Paris and went to a few of the cafes where he spent quite a lot of time and even sat at his favorite table....My husband has also been told he resembled Hemingway, when he had his beard, and it was even suggested he enter the Hemingway Look Alike contest held each year....Maybe that could be the reason I have been such an avid fan of old Ernest.

At any rate I've really enjoyed the time I spent in his house and found the history fascinating...especially the Haunting aspect...but first a few basic facts;

Hemingway was not well known when he made his first visit to Key West after living in Paris for a while...he came with his wife Pauline, who had a great deal to do with the elaborate way the house was decorated, importing furnishings and decorations they collected from all over Europe, especially Spain.... This was the first home he own in the 10 years of married life and they made it their permanent residence....The Keys really did suit him and the residents of this small Island took him in like a family member.