Bethel, Vermont

Thanks to a wonderful friend that has allowed me to crash frequently in an extra bedroom in her house... I have had the pleasure of spending a few days every week for the past few months in a small VT town called Bethel. It was the first township granted by the state of VT in 1777 and has a population of about 2,000. You may also remember it being mentioned in the movie "I Am Legend" as the one of the only safe spots left in the United States...

If you ever driving up I89 in VT - get off at Exit 3- bang a right off the exit and head into town. About 2-3 miles on left you'll find a great little pizza place called Cockadoodle Pizza. Its fantastic and well worth the 10 min detour for a quick bite to eat. You can get a hot slice there or buy a frozen pie for when you get to your destination. I recommend the ranch pizza - so good!

During the summer months there is also a great farmer's market about .5 miles up the road from Cockadoodle. Inexpensive way to get fresh produce and support the local farmers.