I feel the same way. I was born, raised and lived 48 of my 56 years in Vancouver, BC and have travelled all over BC, WA and OR. Now I call central CA my home and love the sunshine but in my mind the PNW is the most beautiful place in the world. Alaska is not dissimilar and I loved my cruise there last year but in spite of having been saturated in its beauty for most of my life I am looking forward to another this year in August. I love cold to but prefer my rain in more a more solid and white form and confined to the mountains.
For avid cruisers who have never done an Alaskan cruise, you have to do it. The experience is unforgettable. Thank you @Ozark_Kid for this awesome live review. It is pumping me up for mine in August.