. >> reporter: cline johnson preparing for his epic journey. he's building a raft. and will float on it by himself. during the 90 mile trip. >> there is some risk, but i and i'm really excite ed to go onto it. >> reporter: he plans to post updates online during the potentially dangerous trip. >> every ten minutes there's an update on where i'm at. and i'll be able to send messages out during the trip to give updates on what's going on. and the size of the shark that swims by or whatever. >> reporter: all in an effort to share a story he says hasn't been told. many cuban immigrants make this trip to get to the united states seeking a better life. >> i empathize with the journey and it's something i really want to know more about what they go through to get here. >> reporter: the united states and the caribbean country, reestablished diplomatic relations last july. he hopes his trips will help together. >> i'm writing about it and sharing about it. and trying to bring more awareness to opening up these borders. >> reporter: in deberries. amanda castro news 6. he leave