Alfred Duhrssen, born in the U.S.A. He lived most of his adult life in Europe. He held degrees in Philosophy from the University of Chicago, where he taught, and from the Sorbonne in Paris. As a combat engineer during World War II, he learned that war and love were not that far apart.
He divided his living and writing time between London, Barcelona and Deia, Mallorca. He wrote two books, Memoir of an Aged Child and Difficult Women.
He died in May 2005.
Astonishing winding drive through the mountains and gorges to the sea, a wonderful old Cala and the legendary Torrens de Paraix gorge which runs through 3000m through the mountains. This is one wonderful trip!
A painter from Australia. Studied painting with Frank Hodgkinson, another Deia alumni. Moved to Deia in 1977 and married Juan Graves, son of Robert. She has returned to Australia now and continues to make art and music.
American writer and correspondent who spent a year in Deia and returned every year to write.
Beautiful finca and gardens with excellent exhibition on life in the Tramuntana. Entry free which is a bonus.
Oona speaks English, Castellano & Catalan (and some French as well).
