One very stark difference that has finally made my consciousness here in the BVI's, is that that there are no boat boys. Why is that?

I used to complain about them when they tried to sell me the current flag of the country as I was trying to get the anchor to set for the 3rd time.

I used to mumble when they knocked on the boat early in the morning trying to sell me a fresh bagette (I am not French you know)

I had harsh words when they woke me up from my afternoon nap trying to sell me fresh vegetables.

I used to wave them off when I was trying to figure out an anchorage and they wanted to rent me a mooring ball.

I used to laugh when they came by and they wanted to do my laundry.

I did have pity on the one legged guy who used to paddle around from boat to boat on a surf board selling fresh fish, although I never bought any.

I actually miss that now.

It added to color and texture of being "Down Island"

You know, they weren't boys at all

Is this a business opportunity in the BVI's?

Where have all the boys gone?
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