Why Water Buffaloes Rule

Every morning on my way to work I see water buffaloes, pretty much just maxing and relaxing along the side of the road. People don't take much notice of them, and they don't seem to take much notice of people. Courtesy of our non-existent drainage, there are some very, very large "puddles" that emerge after the late monsoon rains. So, just yesterday I noticed that a few water buffalo had taken over one of these wholes and were submerged up to their heads . . . and this is in the middle of the morning rush, at a busy intersection with people and stray dogs weaving around mopeds, cars and mini-cabs. Unfortunately for the buffalo, they don't share the same sacred status as the cows . . . they often turn up in the hotel's buffet selection. Tasty.