Owen Lee
Hello,
I read his book- Prisoner In Paradise.
I am wondering if there is a plaque or something around town commemorating him in anyway. Also, anybody around town that new him?
I was allowed to see his former home and area in Las Gatas on Feb 20th by a grounds keeper. Very cool to see where he lived. Too bad it is just ruins now…..
Wendelito
Owen Lee
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Wednesday, March 01, 2023, 13:01 (1354 days ago) @ Wendelito
Hello,
I read his book- Prisoner In Paradise.
I am wondering if there is a plaque or something around town commemorating him in anyway. Also, anybody around town that new him?
I was allowed to see his former home and area in Las Gatas on Feb 20th by a grounds keeper. Very cool to see where he lived. Too bad it is just ruins now…..
Wendelito
There's quite a bit of info about Owen here in my old archived messages as well as the current version of the Message Board. The two different search engines can help you locate it if you're interested in learning a bit more about him. My wife knew Owen practically since he arrived here, and I knew him since 1974. I also did the cover design for his book.
Gringos who buck the system and don't kow-tow to local políticos don't get plaques, awards or any positive official recognition.
Owen Lee
That is awesome! I have read a bunch of the posts. Love the post from people who knew him or have read his book. I’ll read more. Any spot in town with a plaque or something? We are staying until March 11th at La Ceiba Suites.
I am going back to Las Gatas next Monday and hoping to see his old house again. I’ll wait for the grounds keeper again.
Thanks. Wendell
Owen Lee
by Quadra Paul , British Columbia, Friday, March 03, 2023, 17:56 (1352 days ago) @ Wendelito
He was a great guy! I stayed with him at his "Rustic" retreat the first three years I came to Zihua. It then got too rustic, even for me! He was a great story teller and my favorite times were hanging out in his hacienda, drinking mezcal and trading stories. He came to visit me in British Columbia for about 10 days. I was afraid he wasn't going to leave when he was introduced to the quality of the local pot! Remember "BC Bud"?
Owen Lee
by Zihuateco , Friday, March 03, 2023, 19:15 (1352 days ago) @ Quadra Paul
It was simple back then. You would meet an inviting person who proudly shared their experiences.
