I realize that my last post was about climbing Kibaale Hill, but I can't help posting about it once again... it's such a different story this time.
I've recently been telling a G version of the Lord of the Rings to Ayana and Moses, just for fun, and they have been absolutely loving it. Combine that with letting them watch the first 10 or so minutes of the movie (the harmless parts!), and they have become obsessed. At least five Lord of the Rings crafts are hanging on their wall.
Because we thought it was funny, Natalie, Megan, and I told them that we'd go on an adventure with them at some point... they held us to our word! So last week we gave them their "hobbit cloaks", packed our packs, found some good swords/walking sticks, and set out on a quest, as the "New Fellowship" to destroy the yellow beaded ring which Moses made for the occasion.
We headed for Kibaale Hill, which was quickly renamed "Mt. Strider". It was fun for all of us, but for Ayana and Moses it was so real. They were running along, defending us with their swords and shields, grudgingly "letting us" take water breaks, and just generally having the time of their lives.
Once on the hill we had a picnic, attempted to light a fire (it didn't work), and had an epic battle between half of the fellowship, and Joshua&Moses, who temporarily became orcs. We also ended up only pretending to destroy the ring, as Moses decided that it took him too long to make.
We may have only succeeded in scaring the local people half to death, but Ayana and Moses sure had an amazing time!
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