Oh I've had lots of instances of that happening, but who doesn't. It isn't uncommon for people to use their sick leave here for that. I think taking a break is really important, and sometimes the need for it is a spur of the moment.
Those are very beautiful photos by the way.
I'm lucky, I just took the day off, paid still, without having to use annual leave or sick pay; I guess due to the efforts I put in that the boss recognises. It wouldn't have mattered if I didn't get paid for it though, I still would have taken the day. Needed it.