On our prep. day we went to the docks to see the ships that make their permenent home here in Dundee. This one named the Unicorn is the only surviving wooden battle ship left in the world. The mast and rigging have been removed . She had 46 guns each weighing over two tons. Built in 1823. She is 50 feet across at midship. There are four decks. Though she was part of many campaigns she never had to fire a shot in battle. Note the unicorn just forward and below the lowered mast.

The Antaratic expedition ship Named Discovery was built in The Dundee ship yards at the turn of the century. They used Teak wood and Oak to build her because they were best for the pressure of the ice floes. Ships made of metal would collapse under the pressure of the ice. The hard wood would bent but not break. It was interesting to go below decks to see the structure. They went through three winters in the Antaratic.

The voyage of the Discovery to the Antarctic started in 1901. Two of the 4 years they were frozzen in the ice. I bought the book written by the Captain. If you like history this is the boolk to read.

The Ship Discovery and The Ship Unicorn

This is the helm of the Discovery. Her Captain was Robert Falcon Scott.

This is the mission home in Edinburgh. I posted one other picture but it only had the very front. This is a much better picture. It is beautiful inside, lots of wood.

This is Balgay Cemetery where Sister Watson and I take our morning walks. Usually 7:30 or so each day. It is a very beautiful place.

These are the Thompson boys, Bradly and AAron we are teaching them so they can be baptized. They life in Bingham Ward with their mother Karen. She is coming back from inactivity.

There were hundreds of acres of this crop that we passed on the way to Aberdeen. The country side was beautiful going up the coast.

This is a crop of "Rape". Don't ask me what it is used for but the farmers love it. A good money crop. The fragrance to me overpowering. I could hardly breath with the windows down in the car. We were on our way to Aberdeen to the family history library.

Elder Manwaring and Elder Watson on the ruins of the Arobroath Abby. Two old guys having a fun day.

Sister Watson on the seashore at Arbroath Scotland. It was a beautiful day at the beach.

Another view of the Arobroath Abby. We couldn't beleive how large the place was. You can go on line and read the history in is worth while.

Grant and Brendon Watson, sons of Nathan and Tina Watson. Received on Mother's day. We love this kind of correspondence.

We spent the day with Elder and Sister Manwaring from Idaho Falls. This picture was taken in front of The Abby at Arobroath about 20 miles north of Dundee on the coast. Most kings of Scotland were crowned here. And many of the battles between England and Scotland were fought here or nearby. Remember Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce, The Stuarts etc. So much of Scotland's history centers here.

This is Sister Watson sitting on the roots of her favorite tree in the park where we walk each morning. It is on the edge of Balgay Cemetery. The tree is huge.

Claypots Castle

This is the Claypots Castle. Built in the 1500s in Broughty Ferry. It was built for defense but never had to be defended.

May 2, 2008

This is Brian Webster a member in the Bingham Terr. Ward. One of his hobies is to take pictures of Wolves. His walls are covered with these photos. Most were taken in the U.S. and Canada. He gave us some photos to send to Nathan's wife Tina because she loves everything to do with wolves. He invited us over for dinner and fed us "Smokies" from Arborath. They are smoked Haddock.

This is a view of the other half of the cathederal. It was so large that Sister Watson had to stand way back to get it all in. This photo should have been put on the blog before the tower photo.

The structure on the left is called a city market cross. It denotes the center of the city. This one has been here since the late 1500's. The large tower to the right is part of a cathederal which held criminals during the reformation. Owned by the Church of Scotland. It is the largest church tower in all of Scotland. We were on a walking tour of downtown Dundee when we took these photos.

Elder Watson in the Daffodils in front of an apartment building above Magdaien Park where we take our morning walks.

This is Clair Phillips, whom I spoke about last week. She is so delightful that everyone at Church wants to hold her. We are teaching her and her mother, Tina Phillips. This little gal really touches your heart strings. She is a real keeper.