Many years ago, while visiting Paris, I had to go.....and decided that behind a big bush, in a quiet area of the park would be ok. I had on a skirt so it was an easy thing to accomplish. I wasn't able to enjoy total comfort and "splashed" a little on my shoes. No big deal.

Later that morning while waiting in a long line to get on one of the boats that floats up and down the Seine, a person was standing a few feet down the line from me, with her/his dog, allowed the dog to wander. Yep, you guessed it. The dog walked right over to me, and peed on MY SHOE! I guess "what is good for the tourist to do, is good for the dog to do".......

I know, I know, Americans have no class.

I really was careful not to have anyone see me "use the park" ..... I really had to go....and there was no place in range......

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