Back out there again

First night in Balmorhea again, first time I've ever seen it rain there. Gentle rain for most of the night. Very still and cool, without the usual wind. Wanted to swim, but didn't, had to get an early start. Last night in Picacho State Park, AZ, about 30 miles northwest of Tuscon. Pleasant night also with intermittent gentle rain. Man, the high desert smells good in the morning after such rains.
I love waking up and making coffee next to my sleeping bag, and laying right there propped up, drinking it while the desert (or such land as it may be) wakes up. It just may be my favorite time of the whole day. A lot of bird activity but I couldn't identify many, made me wish Tommie was around--I know she could.
Headed through Phoenix today and over to the 'river country' border between AZ and California, to push my luck and try to find some 'at large' camping places before returning to 'urban' activities in San Diego on the 25th. I have never seen that part of the Colorado river so it ought to be fun meandering.
Not sure when will encounter next wi-fi, so this may be it until reach San Diego.