Thursday, May 19, 2011

From Las Vegas to Denver, CO


It was an interesting travel from Las Vegas, NV to Aurora, CO.  We experienced vast temperature differences.  From 80 degrees to 43 degrees in Vail, CO.  On the way, I-70 follows the Colorado River for miles. As we drove, I noticed that the water was running very fast and the color of the water was reddish brown. There were rafters that looked as if they were enjoying the experience



  I wouldn't be in that cold water.




On our way we saw this old VW bus.  Going up the hill the bus would go slower than the 18 wheeler carrying 42 thousand pounds.  I think the occupants were retracing their grandparents trip.

They were on an adventure, that is for sure.
When we arrived in Aurora, we were to deliver at a grocery warehouse. King Soopers.  It took the guard 35 minutes to even check the truck in the gate.  Then when we were at a door for them to unload the freight, it took them 4 hours to unload the trailer and on top of that, they charged $215.00 to unload the trailer.  It is called a lumper fee.  The company that is receiving the freight is charging to unload the freight that they ordered.  Now does this make sense?  I don't think so.
On to the next destination.  We won't know until tomorrow.

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