Filipino Tractor

These are pictures of Carabao - the "Filipino Tractor". They are used for plowing, hauling, carts and more. (I got these pictures from some of the missionaries). They are strong enough to be used singley rather than in teams. We saw them at a distance out in the rice paddies when we had a road trip north to Angeles. They are even seen in Manila occasionally pulling a cart to market/bazaar. Alan bought a great painting by a local artist of a little boy with a carabao.

Carabao are in the water buffolo family and love pools of water and mudpuddles. They like to cool off after a day of work.

The horns are polished and used to make belts and jewelry. Alan has a carabo belt.

They are so gentle, they can be ridden by children (and missionaries)

This is a rare albino carabao. They get alot of attention.