In honor of Halloween coming up at the end of the month, I would like to share a haunting tale of my terrfying Ghost Tour experience in Key West. It begins on a particularly dark Saturday night in the middle of summer. Guests on the tour were to rendezvous in the lobby of the La Concha Hotel-an old stomping ground of Ernest Hemingway's which just happens to be haunted. Hemingway used to visit the hotel to write some of his books and also to spend time with his mistress who later became his wife.
Our tour guide was a tall man with a loud, booming voice. He wore a top hat and cloak, carried a lantern and walked with a cane. He told us that frequently during the tour, local people walking or driving by would make fun of the tour by yelling "BOO!" or making ghostly sounds, and when they do this we should yell back, "You're Doomed!" Later on the tour, our group "doomed" a local man on a bike and he fell off! Coincidence? I think not.
Our guide preceeded to take us through cemeteries and old theaters and churches telling frightening tales of burning orphans and necrophiliacs. When the tour reached Eaton Street, a particularly eerie story was told. It was about a doll named Robert who is thought to be possessed.
Legend has it that Robert was made much the same way a voodoo doll is made. There are many people who claim to have witnessed the strange things Robert does-on his own accord. The guide then passed around a photograph of the doll. It was truly one of the most horrifying sights I have ever seen.
I went home that night and tried to sleep but all I could see was the face of Robert the doll.
Robert now resides at the East Martello Museum on South Roosevelt Boulevard. I encourage you to visit...if you dare.
The Ghost Tour of Key West is a fun activity and tours run at 8 pm and 9 pm every night.
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Our tour guide was a tall man with a loud, booming voice. He wore a top hat and cloak, carried a lantern and walked with a cane. He told us that frequently during the tour, local people walking or driving by would make fun of the tour by yelling "BOO!" or making ghostly sounds, and when they do this we should yell back, "You're Doomed!" Later on the tour, our group "doomed" a local man on a bike and he fell off! Coincidence? I think not.
Our guide preceeded to take us through cemeteries and old theaters and churches telling frightening tales of burning orphans and necrophiliacs. When the tour reached Eaton Street, a particularly eerie story was told. It was about a doll named Robert who is thought to be possessed.
Legend has it that Robert was made much the same way a voodoo doll is made. There are many people who claim to have witnessed the strange things Robert does-on his own accord. The guide then passed around a photograph of the doll. It was truly one of the most horrifying sights I have ever seen.
I went home that night and tried to sleep but all I could see was the face of Robert the doll.
Robert now resides at the East Martello Museum on South Roosevelt Boulevard. I encourage you to visit...if you dare.
The Ghost Tour of Key West is a fun activity and tours run at 8 pm and 9 pm every night.
Make your dreams come true! The Florida Keys has beautiful weather year-round and many outdoor activities to enjoy. Now is an excellent time to buy property in the Florida Keys! There are also some great deals on homes in the Florida Keys and your little piece of paradise awaits you. Visit our website at www.PlaceInParadise.com or drop me a line at teammullins@bellsouth.net. I would love to hear from you!
Want to change your life? Just add WATER!
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