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SLIDESHOW: The Routines Of Life At Mauna Kea Base Camp

Daily classes, medical care and a food tent: Thirty Meter Telescope opponents of all ages settle in for what could be a long standoff.

By Ronit Fahl / July 29, 2019
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  • <p>Morning classes meet at Pu’uhuluhulu, where hundreds of opponents of the planned Thirty Meter Telescope have been camping out since July 15. Class offerings include the Hawaiian language and hula.</p>

    Morning classes meet at Pu’uhuluhulu, where hundreds of opponents of the planned Thirty Meter Telescope have been camping out since July 15. Class offerings include the Hawaiian language and hula.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>Keiki head for breakfast and Friday morning classes after spending the night camping out. Multigenerational families are among the protesters who have so far blocked access up the mountain, preventing TMT construction vehicles from being brought in.</p>

    Keiki head for breakfast and Friday morning classes after spending the night camping out. Multigenerational families are among the protesters who have so far blocked access up the mountain, preventing TMT construction vehicles from being brought in.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>Two men break out their guitars as another day begins at Pu’uhuluhulu. The weather can be extreme, ranging from cold, misty and rainy to sunny and hot.</p>

    Two men break out their guitars as another day begins at Pu’uhuluhulu. The weather can be extreme, ranging from cold, misty and rainy to sunny and hot.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>New arrivals Friday at Pu’uhuluhulu, where activists have stressed a nonviolent approach to their blockage of the Mauna Kea Access Road.</p>

    New arrivals Friday at Pu’uhuluhulu, where activists have stressed a nonviolent approach to their blockage of the Mauna Kea Access Road.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>A protester directs traffic on Saddle Road, a major cross-island highway that has experienced congestion at the protest site.</p>

    A protester directs traffic on Saddle Road, a major cross-island highway that has experienced congestion at the protest site.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>Three hot meals a day are served at the food tent, and snacks and drinks are always available.</p>

    Three hot meals a day are served at the food tent, and snacks and drinks are always available.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>Lunchtime for two of the activists who have congregated to try to prevent construction of another observatory near the summit of Mauna Kea, which some Native Hawaiians consider sacred.</p>

    Lunchtime for two of the activists who have congregated to try to prevent construction of another observatory near the summit of Mauna Kea, which some Native Hawaiians consider sacred.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>Members of the Na Wahine Royal Order of Kamehameha prepare to perform Friday. Many organizations have sent representatives to address and entertain the protesters.</p>

    Members of the Na Wahine Royal Order of Kamehameha prepare to perform Friday. Many organizations have sent representatives to address and entertain the protesters.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>Protesters blow conch shells at a kuahu (altar).</p>

    Protesters blow conch shells at a kuahu (altar).

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>As part of their mini-city, the activists have set up a recycling and trash tent.</p>

    As part of their mini-city, the activists have set up a recycling and trash tent.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat
  • <p>Keiki play on the lava rocks at Pu’uhuluhulu.</p>

    Keiki play on the lava rocks at Pu’uhuluhulu.

    Ronit Fahl/Civil Beat

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    Ronit Fahl is a freelance photojournalist who lives off-grid on a tropical fruit farm on Hawaii Island. She covers human-interest stories, breaking news and sports for national and international media.
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