Quite a number of Spaniards are dometicated in Key West. The dark eyes, rich tresses, graceful forms, and delicate feet of the ladies frequently greet the eye. Havana is only eighty-four miles distant, with almost daily communication. Fine oranges, coacoanuts, alligator pears, cigars and other good things for which the Pearl of the Antilles is famous can readily be obtained. The favorite social drink is camperou, a compound of caracoa, eggs, Jamica spirits and other ingredients.
Fish are abundant and finely flavored.
A variety of sardine has been found in the waters near, and has been used commerically to a limited extent. The sponges are collected along the reef and shores of the peninsula. They are all, however of inferior quality. The turtles are of four varieties. The green turtle is the most highly prized a food.