Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

As it gets colder and colder here in Central Pennsylvania my husband and I will be traveling to the beautiful Cabo San Lucas. We will be vacationing there at the end of January. I am so excited and have heard many good things about Cabo.

Cabo San Lucas is located at the southern tip of the Baja Pennisula. It is filled with beautiful scenery and crystal blue waters. There is so much to do there: fishing, snorkeling, golfing, off road adventures and most importantly shopping.

I have read that you can see whales in winter months because they come to the warm waters of Cabo to bear their young.  I don't know if this makes me nervous or excited.  Also, there are many sea lion colonies you can visit.  I hope to share pictures when we return. 

CHINA BRACES FOR TYPHOON

Haunted Hayride!!

It's that time of year!  Everywhere you look there are haunted hayrides, haunted houses, haunted corn mazes.  Last night my husband and I went with a group of friends to the Bannerville haunted hayride.  It was very inexpensive but the fire company put on a good scare.  The hayride lasted approximately 45 minutes-1 hour.  There were many different spooky sites along the way that seemed to get someone on the wagon.  Screams could be heard for miles.  I would recommend this haunting hayride for anyone to attend.  Last night was their opening night with five wagon loads going at all times.  The people were waiting in long lines to be scared out of their seats.

The First Miner being Rescued!!!

Small Pennsylvania plays a BIG part in mine rescue!!

All around the world people have watched non-stop with the rescue of 33 miners from a collapsed mine in Chile.  The miners have been trapped since August 5th.  Brandon Fisher owner of a small company in Berlin, PA Center Rock had a huge part in their rescue.  His company made the 28 inch wide canister that functioned as the bit.  Shramm Inc of West Chester PA made the T-130 drill that drilled 2,000 feet down to reach the miners.  Fisher spent 37 days drilling the rescue shaft to reach the miners.  This has been an incredible story to watch.  What a miracle for all the miners to have been lifted to safety one by one in a small capsule.  All 33 miners were rescued alive.  They were able to communicate with the miners during there days in the mine.  Many people have speculations that their story will turn into a Hollywood movie.

Mexican Drug Cartels

Mexican Drug Cartels are targeting more than 230 US cities.  They are making their money here in the United States and sending it back to their families.  Mexican drug cartels account for 70% of the US illegal drug market.  Georgia has become the shipping link to the rest of the world for these cartels.  In Operation Coronado they have made more than 1,100 arrests, seized more than 2, 700 pounds of meth, 2,000 kilos of cocaine and 32.8 million dollars in cash.

Tornadoes hit Arizona

On Wednesday October 6th at least two tornadoes struck near Flagstaff, Arizona.  The tornado derailed 28 train cars and caused severe damage to more than 100 homes.  The Sheriff of Coconino County said that one tornado caused "about a mile of destruction"   There was damage also to the train track.  The train cars were hauling cargo from Los Angeles to the East.  None of the cars contained any hazardous materials.  The National Weather Service has stated this type of low pressure system that has hit Arizona with torrential downpours and thunderstorms is very, very unusual.