Lonit

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

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:

Jun 28, 2024 : Lonit
The GR5 day 13 and 14

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

Jun 22, 2024 : Lonit
The GR5 days 6-7

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

Jun 19, 2024 : Lonit
The GR5 days 4 and 5

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

Jun 15, 2024 : Lonit
The gr5 days 1-3

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

Jun 11, 2024 : Lonit
Leaving everything behind and traditions

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

Jun 7, 2024 : Lonit
Gr5 Gear List

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.

Jun 3, 2024 : Lonit
One month till gr5

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

May 7, 2024 : Lonit
Autism and backpacking: how will I manage

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

Mar 18, 2024 : Lonit
The GR5: to hike or not to hike

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

Mar 9, 2024 : Lonit