elephant rides and photos on the roadside never pay more than rps150 the money does not go to people with special needs/old folk in just goes in their pockets.
I know going to the markets is fun but some of the local shops are much much cheaper incense box will cost you rp150 in the market rp45 in the shops
in calangute there are lots of shops selling novelty items with fixed prices you can still haggle when you get the bill.
sandles with beads rp150max
incense sticks from fish market rps10 a packet
bed covers with mirrors very nice but not at all practical be careful to soak in salt to set dye before you wash them best dry clean and dont pay more than 1500 I heard of a lady paying rp7.500 nearly 100pds rip off!!!
i will think of a few more later ned to put my grandson to bed now.
