Mr.Heyerdahl's narration entices you into joining he and his shipmates 5 on a journey across the sea. You experience the Trials and Tribulations of building the raft and putting to sea amidst sharp criticism. He leaves you feeling everything from the salty sea air to the taste of the fish caught to the exhiliration of utter solitude at sea and finally of the exotic celebration upon landing after over 100 days at sea.