A Surprise Encounter with Water Buffalo Outside Riung 🐃🌿

#celebrateit #riung Driving through the countryside outside Riung, I wasn’t expecting much more than open fields and quiet roads. But then, just off the path, I spotted a group of water buffalo cooling down in a small pond, half-submerged in the muddy water. They looked completely at peace, lazily flicking their ears and barely acknowledging my presence. 🏞️🚗 Water buffalo are a common sight in rural Indonesia, but seeing them like this—just lounging in the water, escaping the midday heat—was something special. Some were almost fully underwater, with just their noses and eyes peeking out, while others stood at the edge, their massive bodies dripping with mud. It was nature’s version of a spa day. 🌊🐃 Moments like these are what make traveling through Flores so interesting. You never know what you’ll run into—a stunning landscape, a friendly villager, or in this case, a herd of buffalo just enjoying their afternoon soak. If you ever find yourself exploring the countryside near Riung, keep an eye out. Sometimes, the best sights aren’t in a guidebook—they’re just waiting around the next bend. 😊