"The Key to my Heart; Key West, Florida " a Key West Travel Page by Dutchnatasja

When I hear this song, it reminds me of Key West. I just close my eyes, and I'm in Key West, with the perfect Margarita in my hand and singing....................

Nibblin' on sponge cake,
watchin' the sun bake;
All of those tourists covered with oil.
Strummin' my six string on my front porch swing.
Smell those shrimp--
They're beginnin' to boil.

Wasted away again in Margaritaville,
Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt.
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame,
But I know it's nobody's fault.

Don't know the reason,
Stayed here all season
With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo.
But it's a real beauty,
A Mexican cutie, how it got here
I haven't a clue.

Wasted away again in Margaritaville,
Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt.
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame,
Now I think,-- hell it could be my fault.

I blew out my flip flop,
Stepped on a pop top;
Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home.
But there's booze in the blender,
And soon it will render
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on.

Wasted away again in Margaritaville
Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt.
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame,
But I know, it's my own damn fault.
Yes, and some people claim that there's a woman to blame, And I know it's my own damn fault

Jimmy Buffett

I began to appreciate Jimmy Buffet's music until after I arrived in Key West. The laid back attitude of the colourful locals and the ocean breezes made it easy to picture Jimmy’s view on Key West and the lifestyle that the city has.

Terms to Know in The Keys
1. Conch. A lifetime resident of the Keys who was also born there.
2. Freshwater Conch. Keys resident for at least a decade.
3. Bubba. Best friend or a general greeting, as in "Hey, Bubba!"
4. The Rock. The Keys to locals, as in "I gotta get off the Rock!"
5. Duval Crawl. Barhopping Key West along Duval St.

7 Items of Buffetabilia in Key West
• Margaritaville. Jimmy's memorabilia shop and café a la Buffett
• Capt. Tony's Saloon. From "Last Mango In Paradise."
• Margaritaville Trail. Twice-daily tour for serious Parrotheads.
• Shrimpboat Sound. JB's recording studio in Key West Bight.
• Chart Room, Pier House. Where JB first sang on arrival in Key West.
• 704 Waddel Street. JB's 1970s apartment.
• Blue Heaven Restaurant. Immortalized in "Blue Heaven Rendezvous."

6 Keys Delicacies to Try
• Key Lime Pie. The real stuff is pale yellow; imitators are green.
• Key West pink shrimp. Sweet.
• Stone crab claws. Relax, they grow back.
• Spiny lobster. You eat the tails.
• Cuban sandwiches. Warm meat and cheese.
• Cuban bread toast and coffee. This combo packs a real jolt!