Cochabamba, Cercado Province, Bolivia: The Saturday before Palm Sunday I was in Cochabamba, in central Bolivia, and I saw the most intricate palms for sale outside of the churches. 

Aside from the traditional crosses and simple palm fronds the women had woven elaborate crosses and what almost looked like baskets. These put the palms they hand out at my Episcopal Church to shame. They are really beautiful and some of the big crosses come complete with jewels. 

It surprised me even more to find that they were still available in La Paz on Monday, after Palm Sunday, and all through Holy Week.