There were a lot of pleasant surprises in store during my recent (unplanned) trip to Milan, but one that really stood out for me was the trams.
Yep, that’s right – forget the Duomo, I fell head over heels for the city’s bright yellow vintage trams.
Forget the Duomo, it’s all about the streetcars
And as a result, I spent the rest of the day trying to get a half-decent photo of one.
Turned out the trams are elusive as they are beguiling.
A tram lurking behind a nicely kept floral display
…and skittish…
A startled tram which shot towards me with surprising speed, messing up my shot
And prone to making you look like a clueless tourist…
A tram we tried to pose against, but then opened its doors
Until… finally!
Finally: an underwhelming shot of a tram.
Hoorah!
In all honesty, while my shots look completely amateur and totally unappealing, I thought the trams were a nice touch in a city which is a hidden gem with a real air of history.
A nice surprise.