*A Special Request*

While I was working on ships years ago, I was able to bring to my Sister, Brother, Mother and Grandmother each on a cruise with me. My Dad was never able to come out and cruise.

During my childhood my Dad ran his own Chiropractic Clinic in Northern California. He worked hard to provide a comfortable living for his family. Running your own business often means great sacrifice - and in my Dad's case, it meant that if he vacationed, we had no income. We went on a few family trips over the years - Disneyland and family visits, but more often than not, my Mother would pack us kids up in the car and my Dad would stay behind to run his practice.

My Dad has always been amazingly supportive of my travels. He gets so excited for me to go on trips and loves to see the pictures I bring home. He sent me on my first trip to Europe - at the age of 18, and it changed my life forever.

Dad has had a lifelong dream - to visit the beautiful shores of New Zealand. As with many others, the years have not been kind to my parent's financial situation. Dad turns 70 this year, and though he has retired from Chiropractic, he is still working odd jobs to make ends meet, which means that travel is a luxury that my parents cannot afford.

Last year Dad suffered from a series of strokes, impairing his speech and ability to walk. Since then, he's recovered wonderfully - he can walk and talk normally again - But he tires easily, and I fear he won't be with us for much longer. I want more than anything to take my Dad to New Zealand. I want to share my passion for travel with my Father. I want him to be able to see it's green, lush hills and breathtaking expanses and to fulfill lifelong his dream.

I think that an overland trip would be too much for him, he can't do much walking or strenuous activity. So I had the thought to take him on a cruise. However, cruising NZ is extremely pricey. Add in airfare and excursions for two and that kind of trip is way beyond my reach!


I recently learned that Princess Cruises is having a contest. 
It's called the Bucket List contest.
I entered my favorite travel story for the chance to win a cruise for two to anywhere - including New Zealand!!

So here's where you come in.
If you've got a Facebook account, you can help me win a trip for Dad by clicking on the following link:

http://apps.facebook.com/princess_bucketlist/entries/view/719

-That link will take you to my contest entry.
-At the top of the page, click the "LIKE" button to "Like" Princess Cruises.
-Once you've done that, you can click "Vote for this".

YOU CAN VOTE ONCE PER DAY, STARTING TODAY UNTIL FEBRUARY 25th!

So please, dear readers, bookmark that link and tell your friends. Tell your friends to tell their friends, and vote every day!  Let's take Dad to New Zealand!!!


THANK YOU!

Love,
Christy