( CNN ) -- Granddaughter of Thor Heyerdahl , Josian will join the Plastiki during the voyage . The 26-year-old scientist thinks she will miss a hot shower while aboard but is thrilled by the prospect of the unknown on the adventure . Read her answers to our questionnaire , below . CNN : What did you want to be when you were young ? Heyerdahl : Biologist and theatre costume designer . CNN : What 's the one characteristic that has led you to where you are today ? Heyerdahl : Curiosity . CNN : Who inspires you ? Heyerdahl : Sylvia Earle , my grandfather Thor Heyerdahl and grandmother Liv Rockefeller . CNN : What 's the most important lesson you 've learned about yourself from the Plastiki project ? Heyerdahl : Believe in dreams . CNN : What 's your biggest hope for the expedition ? Heyerdahl : To have exciting sightings of the marine life that I hope to be a part of saving . CNN : At what point would you define the Plastiki a success ? Heyerdahl : The Plastiki is a journey of exploration and storytelling . The continual spread of the Plastiki 's message about using waste as a resource and the problem of plastic ocean pollution will be its success . CNN : What is your favorite sea creature ? Heyerdahl : Sea dragon and manta ray . CNN : When is the last time you personally used a plastic bottle ? Heyerdahl : I ca n't remember . CNN : What do you most value about nature ? Heyerdahl : Symbiotic relationships , speciation and adaptation for survival . CNN : What 's the one creature comfort you 'll miss most when you 're at sea ? Heyerdahl : Hot , fresh water shower . CNN : Name three books you will bring with you on the expedition . Heyerdahl : Not sure yet , I will have to tell you just before I leave . CNN : If you had to choose a theme song for the expedition , what would it be ? Heyerdahl : `` Love like a Sunset '' by Phoenix . CNN : What 's your favorite adventure film / book ? Heyerdahl : Alice in Wonderland . CNN : What 's your green motto ? Heyerdahl : The planet 's resources are finite . CNN : What 's the main emotion you 're feeling right now days before the launch ? Heyerdahl : Excitement for the unknown . CNN : What 's your biggest fear for the expedition ? Heyerdahl : Getting caught in a storm and what that will be like . CNN : What 's the first thing you 'll do when you reach Sydney ? Heyerdahl : Kiss the ground and drink champagne !
Josian Heyerdahl will join the Plastiki during the voyage . Apprehensive about sailing in stormy weather , but excited by the adventure . The 26-year-old is inspired by her grandfather , Thor Heyerdahl .