Hi Simon and Misa.
Great to hear from you. Getting the visa for Panama was a big pain in the ..., we ended up waiting for 2 months and we had to call them every day just to hear them say "ohhh, not yet, try tomorrow" . For TWO months!!! The invitation letter did help, Peta would not get it without it. He needed the letter, copies of passport and a copy of a check card. Also a letter explaining what he will do in Panama, where he will be staying and for how long. I think thats it. Paid about $40. Get it now, before your trip. The Panama consulate in Costa Rica
likes to take it sloooooow.
We are still on the road, currently in Argentina, heading north (finally after the tough beggining of winter down south).
When are you planning to leave? And to where? Let us know, maybe our paths will cross.
By the way, no other visa related problems anywhere else (Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Arg.). It is needed for Brasil, we will know more in about two weeks from their consulate in Buenos Aires. We will let you know.
Ohhh, the visa is not needed for Mexico anymore.
The trip is soooo much fun. Enjoy.
Verka and Peta
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