I made it (at least to the crossroads of the americas) with little to no problems, daily adventure some good some bad…regardless, helluva ride. central america is not for the faint of heart….nor is the panama border crossing….the sign should read ‘welcome to panamania’ 
theres only one crossing into panama so no chance of a small quiet entrance. this place was packed with everything/ anyone.
panama is much more like the states or mexico as i noticed right away with the first 4 lane highway i have seen in a month right after you cross the border
