Admiral Sir George Somers commanded the flagship, the Sea Venture, but en route there was a terrible storm and the ship was dashed against Bermuda’s treacherous reefs. The crew managed to get to land and so began Bermuda’s settlement.’ Theresa Airey, www.bermuda.com/visitors Needless to say, Georgina was not amused when I tracked her down at the spa. Technicians were still applying a clear coat over the Chick Flick Cherry on her toenails when I ratted Julie out. ‘That little …!’ Georgina sputtered, waving away the technician and rising to her feet. Slightly hampered by neon-green toe separators, she shuffled toward the door, closely followed by the technician who kept repeating, ‘Ma’am, ma’am,’ as she tried to rescue my sister from the certain tragedy of ruining a forty-dollar pedicure. I’d planned to spend the early afternoon on deck, sightseeing and taking photographs as the ship negotiated the intricate shipping channel between the coral reefs, making its way north around St George’s Island, before heading south-west across the top of the main island and tucking into King’s Wharf, the cruise ship harbor directly opposite Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda.
