Tuesday was the big day -- Greg Mortenson, co-author of "Three Cups of Tea," visited Chico. He made several appearances to local classrooms during the day. At night, Mortenson spoke in front of a crowd that was sold-out three times over -- in Laxson Auditorium, Harlan Adams Theater and the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium.

Shortly before dinner, he spoke with local reporters at Laxson Auditorium. Chico Mayor Ann Schwab also presented Mortenson with the key to the city.

Here is the video from the press conference with Mortenson: