Joe talks to Angie this week about his trip to Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Italy with his father. Joe has been planning this trip for some time and discussed it extensively in the group.

Angie also talks about finalizing her trip to Bali with friends.

Finally they discuss the merits and risks of speculatively transferring points.

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