Hi, I'm Lonit, I'm a GR5 thru-hiker.I'm autistic and nonbinary (they/them). My therapy dog goes everywhere with me. I love to be creative on the trail, doing photography, writing, and drawing.
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GR5 day 15 – 17
The GR5. The day of old stuff, the day of the heat, the day it ends (for now). Day 15 Distance: 34 kmLocations: Maastricht - ViséLodgings:
The GR5 day 13 and 14
The gr5. The day I got back and the day it rained inside. Day 13 Distance: 22 kmLocation: Bokrijk - Zutendaal Lodgings: Europarc Hoge
The GR5 days 6-7
The gr5. The day I went home and the day things went wrong. Day 6 Distance: 37 kmSleeping place: homeSleeping earlier than usual means also
The GR5 days 4 and 5
The GR5. The day of the hotel and the day of the border. Day 4 Distance: 32 kmSleeping place: city hotel Bergen op de zoomI woke up with
The gr5 days 1-3
The gr5. The day I start. The day of sand. The day it rains.Day 1 Distance: 34,8 kmSleeping place: camping jachthaven de meeuw
Leaving everything behind and traditions
On the trail you learn to know yourself on a deeper level, you wil face problems and mentally challenging points on the way... Or so they say. But
Gr5 Gear List
Only a few days till I leave. The tension rises. My food has been delivered to my mom's. And all my gear is finally collected and ready to be packed.
One month till gr5
Only one month to go. The tension rises. I can’t wait to start hiking. At the other hand, am I ready for it? The campings for the first month are
Autism and backpacking: how will I manage
As I said in my previous blog. Walking calms me down and helps me regulate my emotions. But that is not to say that there are no challenges about
The GR5: to hike or not to hike
To hike or not to hikethat's the questionwhether it's smart to go on a long distance hike while you’re autistic and can’t fully support