Here are a few ultimate truths I've learned so far in travelling half way around the world.

First, China is a LONG way from home. I know you understand that in the big picture, but it takes on another meaning entirely in the twelve and a half hours it takes just to fly from Detroit to Tokyo.

In other terms, that's enough time to watch Spiderman III, Shrek III, The Ex, The Rise of the Silver Surfer and several episodes of The Office. All of which I did.

Then it's another three hours to Beijing where we stayed overnight then in the morning flew another hour to Jinan, about another an hour away from Zibo.

Here's another truth.

The world isn't built for people my size. Whether it's the airplane seat or the shower stall or the ceiling height, it's clear that I'm 10 pounds of potatoes and the world is an 8 pound sack.
(Note to self: When we get home, lose a couple pounds of potatoes).

But at least we're here.

Tomorrow starts a lot of official pomp and circumstance and tours of the state's television facilities as well as several museums and Zibo's world class china operations.

Be sure to check out our stories on WSEE every night at six and I'll give you more behind the scenes stuff right here!