text: She added:"It seems that Tosha had become lost and started straying but was fortunate to have been taken in to a loving home.
  "He has clearly spent the past decade being a much-loved pet, and while the circumstances of him coming into the centre are very sad, it’s comforting to know he can now be returned to his original owners."
  
  Cruise ships are like Hollywood actors; they often get facelifts when they grow old. Personally, I like stars to mature naturally, and ships to undergo the knife.
  Paint scratches, worn wood and dated furnishings depress me on vacation. I can see that at home. So curious me just had to inspect the multi-million-dollar maritime plastic surgery of the 15-year-old Silver Wind. The renovation was completed in late 2008; one solid month of dry dock in Italy. My first chance to see the megabuck redo was on a May 2010 Med sailing from Nice, France to Athens.
  I remember cruising on the 296-passenger Silver Wind when it was a newbie in the 1990’s. (It’s the second-oldest of the six vessels of the luxury Silversea Cruises line.) Everything, from the marble to the linens, looked and felt expensive. Crystal and polished teak were everywhere. Cabins were suites, alcohol was complimentary and gratuities were included. Servers did back flips to pamper guests. Like most cruisers, I was impressed.
  Today’s Silver Wind offers the same amenities. All-suite accommodations, complimentary drinks and staff tips are included. Service is over-the-top good. But when I boarded the Silver Wind in May, ready to be wowed, I didn’t notice much change at first. Only the ship’s new profile caught my eye.