Twenty-year-old college student Sarah Watson has just arrived in Venice, Italy, to study for a year. Enthralled with the beautiful city and its inhabitants, Sarah quickly acclimates to the maze of narrow streets and canals. With a week until her fall term begins, Sarah is enthusiastically touring Venice when she encounters the first of many who will influence her experience in more ways than she can ever imagine. With a live-life-to-the-fullest outlook and a zeal for exploring a new part of the world, Sarah embraces the sights of the city and its islands across the lagoon, quickly immersing herself in the culture and meeting new international friends that include a handsome American, an Italian waiter, a hotel manager, and a fellow student. As Sarah falls in love with a city and its people, she soon realizes that joys, challenges, and potential dangers are the same--no matter where she lives. Walking on Water is the tale of a college student who embarks on an unforgettable adventure in a magical city.