Carabao

Statues of the Carabao are all over Guam. We (in the USA) call them Water Buffalo. Friendly, some are wild but most are kept as pets. I don't believe they are eatten. Wire for hair and snotty noses but not smelly. Pretty cool.

Saipan's Bojobo Wishing Dolls

On my trip to Saipan I discovered these unique 'dolls', cute little things. I bought them from a vender at a Japanese memorial. They came with a card explaining their history.

My brother and I are the Bojobo. Long ago till this day we live in secrecy in the vines of Bojobo; love, strength, and riches are our powers. Having faith in us can make you have it all. Cross our legs if you want love, fold our arms for strength, and tie our hands behind our back for riches. Once again have faith, hang us in a special place in your home where you can always see us.

I have mine hanging at my door , I see them every time I come and go. Haven't crossed, tied or folded them yet...I feel my life is pretty blessed and don't want to waste a wish just yet.