The "Friendship Highway" wasn't bad--except for all the bad drivers on the road. The "path" into Nong Takoo wasn't too bad during the dry season but was a MFer during the rainy season. My old Power Wagon ambulance could handle it...most of the time. Making the drive with either Galen Musselman, Mike Hollingsworth, or George Rallios was as exciting as taking a chiba bus from Panama City to Colon! Sometimes I can't believe we ever made it...and with all of our fillings, too!