Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate
Maybe you could figure out someway to send emails or post on a blog so friends and family know where you are (post here?). What's the cell phone reception across that route?
If you plan to keep a journal, I highly recommend crazyguyonabike.com. Neil has the site set up so you can post entries to your journal via email as well as logging on directly. It's very easy to use, and I find it a great way to stay in touch when I'm out wandering on my bike. That way you move the responsibility to your friends & family to follow along by checking your journal!