![]() In reality, getting 17 people to the top of Malaysia’s highest mountain and the highest point between the Himalayas and New Guinea, could prove to be a lot harder. ![]() ![]() In theory, the mission sounded simple: get the durian-loving monitor lizard (or at least – and I’m sorry to ruin the illusion so early here – someone dressed in a custom-made costume) to the summit of Mount Kinabalu. The second meeting with Monty was due for Monday, as a 17-strong team from the British High Commission (including me and a couple of other friends of the mission) set off to complete Mr Monty’s Mission. Needless to say, the second encounter with the furry green lizard was always going to be different. There was even a slice of cake from TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding. There were representatives from Hospis Malaysia, from the High Commission and from British and Malaysian sponsors and organisations. The star of Gail Featherstone’s children’s book, Mr Monty’s Treat, was at the project’s official launch at the residence of the British High Commissioner. ![]() I first met Mr Monty under very civilised circumstances. Of lost baggage, sunsets and carb-loading ![]()
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