What is the Carabao? The carabao, known as the water buffalo elsewhere, are enormous!
They have huge curved horns and a long, concave face with a flat rectangular muzzle.
They also have funny hairy lips.
With a description like that - it's a good thing that they are placid, gentle beasts.
It also makes for a very entertaining episode watching David try to get the courage to take a photo of these intimidating animals.
The animal was once Guam’s traditional mode of transportation and used widely to pull carts and plow fields.
Over the years, they have come to symbolize strength, hard work and humility by the Chamorro. Carabaos are still bred by local farmers today and can be found all over the island - both living and statuesque.
Our favorite carabao of all is the one we usually see being walked along Marine Corps Drive each morning. (Just like walking a dog on a leash - only very very slowly.)
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I think I will go to Cold stone Saturday...just to remind me of you.
Makes me happy to see you happy.
Do you think it makes sense to fly to Guam to go to Chamorro Village for dinner?
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