In Reply to: A lot depends on where in Bali posted by dromomaniac on Wednesday, 5. January 2005 at 01:44 Bali Time:
Kintamani (The volcano's) - Hawkers there are borderline physically aggressive, and will surround you if you venture far away from your guide bus/bemo.
Around Kuta about ten years ago, they were everywhere, but since the Government stopped them street-selling (Walking up and down Legian selling watches etc from a box) you only get the odd persistant one occasionally. Just smile and walk on - do not be intimidated, as this is sometimes what they are trying to do.