anyone need a shoeshine?

ok, here is something i completely do not get here. for some reason, young boys in cabarete decided at one time that being shoeshiners might be a good way to make some money.

ok, what is the logic in that? because 9.5 out of every 10 people are wearing flip flops! those who are wearing shoes are most likely wearing sneakers or something athletic.

i know i shouldn't bash these kids for trying to make a living in such a poor country. but the whole concept is just so stupid to me.

somehow they must actually shine the flip flops because they still ask you if you want a shoe shine, even if you are wearing flip flops. HOW does that work?

this is a great example of how there is often no logic to how things are here.