Day 7 
With the sun shining we head off on our journey around the island. You can go by bus, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. However, we choose our trusty Toyota Vitz to see us there.
Coffee stop at The Café and we’re off.
We do appreciate the speed limit of 50km on the open road. It fits in well with the friendly, island way of life. Quite civilised really. You can spot all the tourists as the rental car number plates begin with either RC or RB. The locals’ cars have no letters, just numbers on their plates. Also only tourists have to wear cycle helmets, though locals are being encouraged to do the same.
About half way round we stop at Muri Lagoon. It is very windy, but the sea and surrounding scenery is stunning.
There is a sign saying that this is the departure point for some of the early canoes that arrived in Aotearoa (NZ). How daunting it must have been setting off, hopeful that there was more land out there somewhere. We have become intrigued with the early sea migrations.
We arrived back at Black Rock at lunchtime and fortunately there was a table at Tuoro Café for us. A short walk across the lawn and we are there. Wanting something light and fresh, we chose from the tapas menu and were thrilled with how good the food was – the best we have had since leaving home. The view, similar to our villa, is stunning across the sea. Well, done Michele and Andy!!!