Hi, @nancybriti1
I spent a good while in Cumaná, and I didn't learn to play truco either. Ha ha ha. I recently watched the Eternauta series (an Argentine production) and was incredibly surprised to see a scene where they played truco. Until then, I thought it was only played in eastern Venezuela. Of course, chess could be more universal, but each game has its own unique charm. I gather your father plays truco very well, like dominoes, where coordination with your partner is vital.
If you're determined to learn chess and a musical instrument, you won't have to wait for a new incarnation.
Greetings.